Episodes

“I would have gone anywhere with [my parents], which is why I was OK leaving El Salvador” This week on Immigration MIC, I speak with El Salvador native, Brooklyn transplant, now living in Long Island emerging immigration activist Brenda M! …

“I was an intern for Marco Rubio’s office - once the staff found out I was a Dreamer, I was treated differently - not in a good way.” Welcome to Immigration MIC Danny K, a Syrian - Armenian DACA recipient …

On this Immigration MIC episode we have Genesis speaking to us about her personal story/experiences from Arizona! Genesis’ older brother was an organizer for the initial DREAM Act - her story is unconventional, given that since she was 10, she …

This week, welcome Allison to Immigration MIC! A Long Islander, originally from Guatemala, artist (anime and manga fan), a college student, and an emerging immigration advocate, she has her hands full and she’s full of passion and ambition! Allison came …

This week on Immigration MIC, I talk with Mballa: Cameroon born, DC - based recording artist, who recently was able to adjust her undocumented status after a lifetime of being in and out of status. “I had a legendary father” …

On the Season 3 premiere of Immigration MIC, from Stamford, Connecticut (and yes, she’s met Triple H), welcome Aubrey to our show! Aubrey, from Ecuador is formerly “DACAmented” - she recently adjusted her status, but continues the fight for her …

From One Mistake: THE MIXTAPE by Hendel Leiva

Mixtape Announcement (From One Mistake Documentary) by Hendel Leiva

She’s an entrepreneur, advocating for the empowerment through our communities through financial literacy, welcome Natalie to this week’s Immigration MIC! Born in El Salvador and raised in Inglewood, Natalie takes me through the story of how her family fled El …

Welcome former Maryland DREAM Act organizer, Immigrant Justice Corp Fellow, and immigration paralegal, welcome Mayra to this week’s Immigration MIC! Extremely accomplished - in this conversation we bring it back to the basics: Mayra tells me about growing up on …

On the need for responsible journalism as people are making second to second decisions about their futures.

On the 5th anniversary of DACA, welcome Karla S. to the #ImmigrationMIC! A CUNY student currently studying PR and marketing, Karla was brought to the US at two months old from Mexico, and it is her dream to one day …

On the Immigration MIC this week we have Alyssa who is an immigration paralegal and aspiring attorney, who actually contacted me about an important story she needed to share. Alyssa an immigrant herself of Cuban and Tunisian descent, born in …

Traveling, Immigration, and a shared love for the Guatemalan culture, we have it all this week with Joy Valerie of Part Time Exploradora on this week’s episode of Immigration MIC! Her parents immigration from Guatemala, and growing up in Ozone …

Currently pushing back against Senate Bill 4, Damaris is extremely passionate about standing up for her community, knowing that the passage of the bill (which may be signed by the governor any day this week), will have immediate ramifications on …

For the first time, (though I think she's a pro), she shares her very personal story of family reunification, takes me through her personal growth at IMI Corona, Queens, and her work in teaching youth through a self-developed art based …

A super talented digital media // immigrant rights organizer that has done it all - but is committed to the movement because of his personal connection to immigration. Yash came to Charlotte, NC at the age of seven with a …

The culture, the people, the diversity, Karen is born and raised in her neighborhood, and she’s all about it! Both her parents were middle school sweethearts from Mexico - her father’s goal at 16 was to bring Karen’s mom to …

On the Immigration MIC, welcome Miriam Enriquez - Director Of City of Philadelphia Office of Immigrant Affairs - and she’s so awesome! She takes me through her career - from her time in law school, to starting out as a …

An outstanding athlete, driven by an intensity to succeed both on the wrestling mat and a passion for his community, Carlos represents the heart of the fight of the immigrant rights movement. Brought to the US from Mexico at 1, …

Welcome Carla and Maxima to Immigration MIC! Co-hosted (yes it happened!) with Maribel Serrano! Carla and Maxima are founders of their own workout apparel line Ganaz Apparel - opposites, but are brought together by a love for community organizing and …

Fresh off of finishing an educational gathering for local community members on the current political state of Arizona, Reyna and Korina are determined to continue fighting the fight in AZ that has spanned more than 25 years against discriminatory immigration …

Welcome Dive Master/ Educator/ Activist and Long Island hometown girl Friends Of Melissa Figueroa to The @HendelMedia #ImmigrationReform Project! Melissa is passionate about advocating for quality education, which derives from her parent’s work ethic, her Puerto Rican heritage/ experiences, and …

I found her singing Mexican ballads and standing up for immigrants, on Instagram, so welcome Josie to The @HendelMedia #immigrationreform Project! From the state of Illinois, Josie grew up in the United States since she was a year old, and …