Race is a social construct, this is known to many and revered by few, but many fail to understand how race is discussed outside of their own community, city, and county. Colorism in America has a perplexing history stained with hatred, bigotry, and social inequality. The narrative of colorism enters a whole new realm in the Dominican Republic, “La Patria” where remnants of the colonial … Continue reading Week 13: Afro-Latino Identity in the US
A few days ago, I came across a rather perceptive LinkedIn post on AdAge’s 2018 A-list, an accolade awarded to this year’s most innovative, creative, and impressive advertising agencies. As stated and clearly visible, many complained that leadership within the top 10 agencies did not reflect the diversity that those same agencies tout on their respective websites. However, as I reflected on Jasmine’s evaluation, “out … Continue reading The Chinese Exclusion Ad
As someone who faced the struggles of being an immigrant from London, I vividly remember the doctors visits, the interrogation, and the fees that came with getting my stay. But what really sticks with me is how I was treated and the need to always be on my guard, maintaining a sense of invisibility in exchange for security. What is harder is that I am … Continue reading A System Built on Race Based Exclusion
Any discussion regarding undocumented immigrants often includes a debate over the nature of the tax burden that they end up bearing or imposing. Depending on the side that is doing the economic analysis, you hear all sorts of statistics and figures being thrown around, with vastly different conclusions. As it stands, the Social Security Administration estimated that undocumented immigrants contributed $12 billion in taxes to the … Continue reading The Psychological Tax
Migration, Refugees & the Politics of Sanctuary 