Nuestra America

Tsiporah Nephesh, Executive Director of NM Thrives, discusses the economic impact of nonprofit organizations in New Mexico and the need to amend the anti-donation clause of the NM Constitution

Javier Rojo, Lead Researcher with NM Voices for Children, discusses most recent report on New Mexico's guaranteed income pilot for immigrant families.

Felipe Sousa-Lazaballet, Executive Director of Community Hope Center, discusses immigrant organizing and the political landscape in Florida

This week on Nuestra America, Marcella interviews Alison Hamilton, Executive Director of the Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice.

Somos Un Pueblo Unido hosts a press conference with DWS and Mexican Consulate to discuss deferred action status for workers with open wage and hour claims.

Stephanie Teatro, Director of Climate Justice & Migration at the National Partnership for New Americans, discusses climate migration and the recently introduced Climate Displaced Persons Act

Asma Easa from American Immigration Council, Liz Camacho from the City of Santa Fe Office of Economic Development, and Zulema Chavero from Somos discuss recently release report on the outsized positive impact of immigrants on Santa Fe's economy

Charles Ashley III, President & Founder of Cultivating Coders, discusses vision for STEM education in rural and BIPOC New Mexico communities

Congressman Gabe Vasquez joins essential workers to announce his introduction of the Strengthening Our Workforce Act, a legalization bill for undocumented workers.

Mike Loftin, Executive Director of Homewise, and members of Santa Fe's Chainbreaker Collective discuss a ballot measure to increase funding for affordable housing and eviction prevention.

Zach Quintero, the new Executive Director of the National Hispanic Cultural Center, talks about his vision for the organization and upcoming programs and events.

Larissa Gil Sanhueza, Senior Manager for Young Adult Programs at the Friends Committee on National Legislation, discusses the successes of violence interrupter programs as a strategy to reduce gun violence.

Rosa Elera & Paula Muñoz from the Florida Immigration Coalition discuss the impact of Ron DeSantis' anti-immigrant legislation on local communities.

Anthony Capote, Senior Data & Policy Analyst at the Immigration Research Initiative, discusses a recent report on immigrant high school students in Michigan and policy implications in workforce development and higher education programs.

Somos members and the Economic Relief Working Group participate in a public hearing to support participants in Guaranteed Basic Income programs.

Adrienne Smith, Executive Director of the NM Caregivers Coalition, discusses a recent report on the challenges caregivers and their clients face in rural communities and potential policy solutions.

Somos Lea County hosts public roundtable with U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez as he introduces the Energy Worker's Health Improvement & Compensation Fund Act

Bridget Dixson, President/CEO of Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce, and Christie Salazar, Program & Event Manager, discuss this year's Feria Southside (Aug. 18) and chamber's programming to support immigrant entrepreneurs

Gladys Vega, Executive Director of Massachusetts-based La Colaborativa, discusses recent statewide policy wins and efforts to improve workforce development opportunities for immigrant communities.

Divya Shiv, Research and Policy Analyst with NM Voices for Children, discusses new report "Addressing Climate Change to Improve Children's Health in Mexico."

Estefanía Hermosillo and José Quiroz from Immigrants Rising discuss California's multi-million dollar investment in immigrant entrepreneurship.

Rich Andre, Director of Local & State Initiatives at the American Immigration Council, discusses a recent report on the outsized positive economic impact of refugees in the U.S.

Amber Wallin, Executive Director of NM Voices for Children, discusses latest KIDS COUNT state data rankings of child wellbeing and why they don't tell the complete story of NM's progress

This week we talked with NMJC to shed some light on their continuing education and workforce development programs for new or returning students.

This week we talk with Rosa Isela Cervantes Director from El Centro de La Raza and Rodolfo Becerril and Daniel Torres Chaparro Student Success Specialist about the types of services they offer Latino students at UNM.