Episodes

March 11, 2019

Daniella Viera, from Brazil, to the GRAMMYS to Immigration MIC!

Welcome immigration and education advocate, musician/ hip-hop artist, and founder of Mass Dreams, Daniella Vieira to the Immigration MIC Podcast! Daniella tells us about her family’s experience with immigration from Brazil and initially settling in Massachusetts, to them returning to …

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Feb. 24, 2019

Belén Sisa, and her powerful, accidental viral moment, on Immigration…

Welcome Belén Sisa, immigration activist, Bernie 2016 campaign alum, and member of the #Dream7 to the Immigration MIC podcast! Belen was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina - her family moved to the US right before the collapse of the Argentinean …

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Feb. 10, 2019

NYS Senator Alessandra Biaggi on her Italian immigrant roots & the un…

Welcome newly elected New York State Senator Alessandra Biaggi to the Immigration MIC podcast! 🔵Alessandra calls it the “honor of a lifetime” to represent New York’s District 34 and is looking to represent young women everywhere. 🔴Her Italian roots in …

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Jan. 7, 2019

Milly: A Conversation on Faith and Immigration with a future DACA Pas…

Welcome Miluska Aquije @heavenlyhope87 to Immigration MIC, who’s here to live out her passion for sharing her story as a DACA- recipient from Peru and theology in practice as a future pastor in residence! 🔵Milly introduces us to her world …

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Dec. 5, 2018

Paola Ramos on Immigration MIC!

Welcome Latinx advocate @paoramos to the new Immigration MIC: Vote 2020 series! Here are some of the things we talk about in this episode: 🔵 Her family’s story has inspired her work throughout her life; her father @jorgeramosnews leaving Mexico …

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Nov. 1, 2018

Undocumented Student Alliance On Immigration MIC! (Old Westbury)

New Immigration MIC Podcast with @OW.USA at SUNY Old Westbury! In this episode, you’ll hear from two young women who are stepping up to share their personal stories during this hostile political climate, while working to grow their organization for …

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Sept. 17, 2018

Julissa Arce, Best Selling Author On Immigration MIC! #SomeoneLikeMe…

Best selling author @julissaarce joins Immigration MIC to talk about her new book #SomeoneLikeMe! We talk about the success of her 1st book, #MyUndergroundAmericanDream, what she’s been up to the last couple of years (working with @crookedmedia, hosting a podcast …

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Sept. 5, 2018

Dior Vargas, Latina Mental Health Activist/'The Color Of My Mind' On …

Dior Vargas, Latina Feminist Mental Health Activist, and White House Champion Of Change recipient is featured in this week’s episode of Immigration MIC. In this candid conversation, she talks about The Color Of My Mind; a book/ photo essay highlighting …

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Aug. 12, 2018

Jessica Ramos, NYS Senate Candidate On Her Family's Immigration Chall…

Candidate for NYS Senate Jessica Ramos - the “proud daughter of immigrants”, and the former Director of Latino Media for the City of New York joins the Immigration MIC podcast! (Catch the full episode on iTunes, SoundCloud, and YouTube today!) …

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July 29, 2018

Catalina Laverde's Journey From Colombia To Spotify To Being The Cofo…

On a brand new episode of Immigration MIC, Catalina Laverde: co-founder of Civic Action Network, and software engineer at Spotify joins me! 🔵 Currently living in New Jersey, but originally from Bogota, Colombia, Catalina’s first passion was journalism, beginning with …

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July 23, 2018

Rocio Diaz, Playwright, Director, and DACA!

On the final California edition of Immigration MIC, Playwright/ Director, and DACA recipient Rocio Diaz joins the podcast! 🔵 Rocio talks about her mother having to make the important decision to leave Mexico, physically being separated at the border, and …

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June 17, 2018

Gabriela Cruz, Founder of Santa Cruz Dreamer Project!

On this California episode of Immigration MIC I sit with the founder of Santa Cruz Dreamer Project Gabriela! In this hour long interview, we cover a complex and multifaceted story, which includes: 🔵 From Oaxaca, Mexico, Gabriela recounts details of …

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June 2, 2018

Alix Dyck on her Faith and Immigration Activism!

This week, we’re visiting J. Cole fan, immigration reform advocate and self-described ‘nonprofit visionary’ Alix, and she tells us all about: 🔵 From Sinaloa, Mexico, Alix is a recent immigrant to the US, having lived in Georgia, and now California, …

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May 13, 2018

Karla Estrada: “After DACA It’s Like We (the movement) Stopped Fighti…

Welcome Karla Estrada (@undocutravelers) to this week’s Immigration MIC (California Edition!) Episode: “After DACA, it’s like we (the movement) stopped fighting” In this two hour conversation we discuss: 🔵Karla talks about her identity, and how she struggles internally with her …

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May 8, 2018

Ana, Student Activist from Boyle Heights!

California Edition: Welcome Ana to Immigration MIC! 🔵 Ana describes herself as a very shy person, but credits her activism work for helping her to breakout, become a part of campaigns and protests. 🔴 A 19 year old student activist, …

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April 30, 2018

Valeria Noemi on her personal immigration activism!

Immigration MIC California Edition! I sat with Valeria (a months long fan of the podcast) at the Plaza de La Cultura Y Artes in Los Angeles to talk about: 🔵 Valeria is a US citizen, who is passionate about one …

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March 22, 2018

Manuela Huerta from Colombia to the East End!

Welcome Manuela from East Hampton to the Immigration MIC podcast! Get to know her journey in this in-depth interview where you will hear this driven young woman’s personality shine: 🔵 Manuela is a DACA recipient from Colombia: hear her talk …

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March 12, 2018

Ivan Ceja From @Undocumedia Joins Immigration MIC!

From Undocumedia to the Immigration MIC, Ivan Ceja joins us for an exclusive podcast episode - and it’s an interview that you do not want to miss, so download it on iTunes and Soundcloud now! 🔵 Learn about Ivan’s personal …

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March 5, 2018

Janine Joseph, author of the award winning book “Driving Without A Li…

Welcome Janine Joseph - Assistant Professor at Oklahoma State and author of the award winning book “Driving Without A License” to Immigration MIC! In this interview, we go in-depth into Janine’s personal immigration story, and how her undocumented status inspires …

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Feb. 23, 2018

Palloma Jovita, LIVE FROM FRAMINGHAM STATE UNIVERSITY!

In this episode you’ll learn about this resilient young woman’s journey, including: 🔵 Palloma’s family’s journey from Brazil, and how they came to settle in Framingham, Massachusetts. 🔴 How her family had to move about nine times, beginning with a …

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Feb. 15, 2018

Maria Reyes from Oregon on Immigration MIC!

Welcome Maria from Oregon to Immigration MIC! A DACA recipient from Mexico, currently residing in Oregon, and recently in DC advocating for DREAM Act Legislation - get to know this passionate young woman! 🔵 Her love for athletics, running, and …

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Feb. 1, 2018

Daniel Diaz From Faces Of DACA, To Immigration MIC!

Welcome Daniel, the founder of ‘Faces Of DACA’ to this week’s Immigration MIC episode! In this episode you’ll hear: * His experience immigrating from Mexico due to the increasing violence, and moving to California in 2004. * How he learned …

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Jan. 17, 2018

Daysi Bedolla and her immigration activism at Eastern Oregon Universi…

Welcome Daysi from Oregon to Immigration MIC! Daysi came to the US from Mexico at 11 years old, and through her experiences as a DACA recipient, she has become a fighter and advocate for mental health. Her family had roots …

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Dec. 30, 2017

Claudia Rojas, El Salvador, Poet, and #SaveTPS!

This week on Immigration MIC, we’re talking the ramifications of TPS potentially ending with Claudia, coming to us from VA! At six years old a massive earthquake in El Salvador occurred, which forced Claudia and her family to travel through …

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