Topic: Immigrants and Refugees
The Sanctuary Tragedy
By reacting to Trump like Trump, Mayor Kenney has shed more heat than light in the sanctuary debate. Maybe he should follow Jerry Brown’s lead and look for a solution
By Larry Platt
George Boyd
The Plymouth Meeting retiree read about the plight of a Puerto Rican hurricane evacuee family. Then he stepped up to help
By Syra Ortiz-Blanes
17 Ways to Save America
Finding it hard to celebrate America this week? Here are some ways to make it the place you love again
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Why Immigrants Are Good for the Economy
A high school econ teacher did the math. While there may be reasons to curb immigration—money isn’t one of them
By Justin R. Harbour
The Magic Garden
A student-led effort for a multi-generational garden aims to break ground this spring behind a South Philly high school near Cambodia Town, where growing food meets cultural preservation
By Katherine Rapin
2018 Solas Awards
The Welcoming Center’s annual fundraiser will honor businessman Stephen Tang and other immigrants who are helping to build a better Philadelphia
By Jamie Bogert
Trust and Citizenship in the Trump Era
A new program by the Welcoming Center teaches new immigrants to be civically-engaged—so they can become citizens who make a difference
By Jill Harkins
Where is Home?
A Penn student’s program for African immigrant children explores what it means to have a home in two worlds—and what language to say it in
By Lorene Cary
NeedsList
The Philly-based tech startup crowdfunds humanitarian aid for the 25 million refugees worldwide. It is a game-changer in how we all can be part of the solution
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Decriminalizing Street Vending
Los Angeles City Council officials moved to decriminalize street vending, a move that could help keep undocumented immigrants from being deported
By Natalia Sanchez-Nigolian