Hendel Leiva

Hendel Leiva is an immigration reform advocate and immigrant integration specialist from Brentwood, New York.

Hendel Leiva is an immigration reform advocate and immigrant integration specialist from Brentwood, New York. His advocacy work began through a neighborhood collective called Brentwood Gardens and has worked for immigrant rights organizations Long Island Wins and Define American. He currently hosts the immigration reform YouTube show The @HendelMedia Project, a new web series where he and other passionate immigration activists share their personal experiences and give their fresh take on local and national immigration news.


School portrait of young boy, black and white

There’s a lot of hate in the world. And I’ve played a part in that.

Conflict

Hendel Leiva’s personal story of how a small act can change people’s lives. And the possibilities for redemption.

Hendel Leiva and two friends outdoors

How fear and violence came to dominate my Long Island community

Conflict