The Migrant Cafe
The Migrant Cafe
Kevin G. Andrade, Delia Rodriguez-Masjoan, Kyle Andree
Even in the contemporary world, the stories of immigrants and their families are too often buried beneath the conversations and policy decisions that effect them. At the Migrant Café, we look to change that by allowing those who have grown up in immigrant communities the chance to share their stories with the world and show their lives beyond the debates. Hosted by Kevin G. Andrade, Immigrant Communities Reporter and Delia Rodriguez-Masjoan, Immigrant Rights Advocate
Alleged Sexual Assault in an Immigration Detention Facility in El Paso
Kevin and Delia takes us through the big stories in immigration news this week including:  - Guards at an immigration detention facility in El Paso are being charged with sexually assaulting female detainees - A look at a report detailing how Black and Hispanic drivers were disproportionately stopped by police in Rhode Island in 2018.  - A story of alleged police discrimination in Rhode Island involving an 18-year... Hosted by Kevin G. Andrade and Delia Rodrigues-Masjoan Produced by Kyle Andr
Aug 17, 2020
20 min
Joe Arpaio Defeated, Fee Increases to Citizenship Paperwork, and Luis Estrada of RI's Complete Count Committee
Delia and Kyle takes us through the headlines including Former Sheriff Joe Arpaio losing his bid to reclaim the nomination of his old job as Arizona Sheriff, fee increases to citizenship and naturalization paperwork and a look at a report detailing a troubling increase in the number of deaths among immigrant detained by ICE in this fiscal year.  And later, Delia's conversation with Luis Estrada, Campaign Manager for Rhode Island’s Complete Count Committee: an organization committed to ensuring that RI
Aug 10, 2020
19 min
A Conversation with Heloiza Barbosa of the Faxina Podcast
Kevin and Delia take us through the headlines including: President Trump's Executive Order excluding undocumented immigrants from the 2020 Census already facing three lawsuits. The Trump Administration is looking to stop international students from entering the country once again. And Kevin's conversation with Heloiza Barbosa of the Faxina Podcast about Boston's community of Brazilian house cleaners.   Hosted by Kevin G. Andrade and Delia Rodrigues-Masjoan Produced by Kyle Andree
Jul 27, 2020
48 min
Trump Seeks to Exclude Undocumented Immigrants from 2020 Census, Reopening a Dance Studio
In headlines, President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order to exclude undocumented immigrants from the 2020 census, and immigrant advocates call for provisions to be added to a police reform bill passed by the Senate in Massachusetts.  Then, Kevin's conversation with Carlos Gonzalez, Salsa and Bachata Dance Instructor and owner of Mambo Pa'ti, a studio in Pawtucket, about getting ready to reopen his business. Hosted by Kevin G. Andrade and Delia Rodrigues-Masjoan Produced by Kyle Andree
Jul 20, 2020
22 min
Changes to US Student Visas and a Conversation with Omar Bah, Founder and Executive Director of The Refugee Dream Center
Kyle and Rodrigo are going through the headlines of the week including ICE announcing changes to US Student Visas and the Trump Administration's latest attempt to end DACA.  Later, Kevin's conversation with Omar Bah, Founder and Executive Director of The Refugee Dream Center. He is a torture survivor, former journalist and refugee from The Gambia in West Africa and has a unique perspective on police relations in the black community.
Jul 13, 2020
36 min
A Conversation with Máxima Guerrero, DACA Recipient and Immigrant Rights Advocate
Kevin and Kyle check in with the headlines including the story of Phorn Tem, a 35 year old Cambodian Refugee and his journey to U.S. Citizenship as well as the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services massive employee furlough set for August.  Kevin speaks with Máxima Guerrero, a DACA recipient and Immigrant Rights Advocate in Arizona about her recent arrest at a Black Lives Matter protest and the risk of deportation.  Hosted by Kevin G. Andrade and Delia Rodrigues-Masjoan Produced by Kyle Andree
Jul 6, 2020
46 min
Maxima Guerrero Update, H1B Visa Uncertainty for an Indian Couple
Kevin and Kyle do a quick check in for headlines and get a quick update on the Maxima Guerrero case and the story of Ny Nourn -  a Cambodian woman who was found guilty of murder commited when she was 18 and sentenced to prison in 2003.  Kevin speaks with Sriranjan Thirumalai and Akanksha Sharma, an Indian couple studying in the US amidst the Trump Administrations ardent stance on all things immigration.   Hosted by Kevin G. Andrade and Delia Rodrigues-Masjoan Produced by Kyle Andree
Jun 29, 2020
42 min
The Supreme Court Decides on DACA (For Now)
In this week's episode, a conversation with Hina Navid, a DACA recipient living in New York City. Navid wrote an op-ed in "USA Today" on life as a nurse at the height of COVID while living under DACA uncertainty. She spoke Delia Rodríguez-Masjoan about her thoughts on the recent SCOTUS decision. Hosted by Kevin G. Andrade and Delia Rodrigues-Masjoan Produced by Kyle Andree
Jun 22, 2020
32 min
The Incoming Decision on DACA from SCOTUS
In this week's episode, a conversation with Rodrigo Pimentel and Javier Juarez, two Rhode Islanders currently working and studying in the U.S. under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals - or DACA - Program. With SCOTUS decision on DACA slated to arrive later this month, Rodrigo and Javier share their thoughts on the matter and its implications for their future. Hosted by Kevin G. Andrade and Delia Rodrigues-Masjoan Produced by Kyle Andree
Jun 15, 2020
42 min
George Floyd Protests Continue and Reopening a Salon in Rhode Island
Kevin and Delia have an update on COVID-19 in Chelsea MA and news about the upcoming "All In For Chelsea" Livestream. In Arizona, DACA Recipient Maxima Guerrero has been released from ICE custody after peacefully protesting, but what does it mean for her future? Kevin visits a powerful peaceful protest in Bristol, Rhode Island and Delia talks with Lucrecia Rubio, owner of Russel's Beauty Supply in Central Falls, RI.  Hosted by Kevin G. Andrade and Delia Rodrigues-Masjoan Produced by Kyle Andree
Jun 8, 2020
29 min
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