Beth Lew-Williams’ grandfather was 9 when he was separated from family and placed in immigration detention. And he held the pain of the experience for 72 years.
Since 2014, some Central American youth were given temporary permission to join their parents in the US. The government acknowledged the danger they were in. But now, the Trump administration has canceled the programs that brought them. Meet one family, who waited 15 years to reunite, but whose time is almost up.
Chicago is home to more than 1,000 Rohingya Muslims who have settled there in the last five years. And from over 8,000 miles away from Myanmar, they want their voices to be heard.
Rebecca Morrison’s ancestors came from Europe hundreds of years ago — others were Native Americans. Here’s why she has a hard time talking to her family about this reality.
More than a year ago, a husband and wife from Mexico voluntarily returned to their country of origin and left their Americanized sons in the United States. Now that Trump has been elected, will more immigrant parents make the same choice?
Just like in the US, weddings in China can cost a lot. But another headache for some Chinese couples planning to get married is pushy parents. So, some young people are deciding to go it alone on their wedding day — and that includes footing the bill themselves.
Latinos in the US who pass down a tradition of food, family and healing are healthier than non-Latinos. But can they sustain that as generations become more assimilated?
In the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, Project Fatherhood helps end the cycle of absent fathers and gives men a place to discuss what it means to be dads, partners and sons in one of the city's roughest areas.
Like many African Americans, LaKisha David wanted to trace the roots of her family, who for years were documented only as property. Here’s how she did it.
More than a year ago, a husband and wife from Mexico voluntarily returned to their country of origin and left their Americanized sons in the United States. Now that Trump has been elected, will more immigrant parents make the same choice?
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Arts, Culture & Media
Some Chinese couples are telling their parents, 'Hands off our wedding!'
The World
January 01, 2014
Just like in the US, weddings in China can cost a lot. But another headache for some Chinese couples planning to get married is pushy parents. So, some young people are deciding to go it alone on their wedding day — and that includes footing the bill themselves.
Health
Latinos live longer, despite poverty. Here's their secret.
YES! Magazine
December 10, 2015
Latinos in the US who pass down a tradition of food, family and healing are healthier than non-Latinos. But can they sustain that as generations become more assimilated?
Conflict
A father in Aleppo frets about five of his sons on rebel frontlines
The World
December 17, 2015
Media activist Rami Jarrah tells the story of a father who could afford to flee the besieged city of Aleppo, but has instead decided to stay.
Lifestyle
Project Fatherhood is uniting the men of LA's toughest communities
YES! Magazine
January 09, 2016
In the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, Project Fatherhood helps end the cycle of absent fathers and gives men a place to discuss what it means to be dads, partners and sons in one of the city's roughest areas.
Lifestyle
In photos: The seed-saving farmers in India who pass down land to their daughters
YES! Magazine
January 13, 2016
In northeastern India's mountainous state of Meghalaya, youngest daughters inherit the land — and the ancient food heritage of their mothers.
Culture
How one student used documents and DNA to find her enslaved ancestors
YES! Magazine
January 17, 2016
Like many African Americans, LaKisha David wanted to trace the roots of her family, who for years were documented only as property. Here’s how she did it.
Culture
Syrian food is this reporter's connection to her family's homeland
The World
March 15, 2016
“You may not be from Syria, darling, but you are of it."
Economics
The 'traditional' definition of marriage really isn't all that traditional
Innovation Hub
June 09, 2016
Before the current era, marriage was about political alliance, peace treaties or gaining money. It was more about the parents than the couple.
Justice
This is how an entire family that grows up together in the United States can end up with one person undocumented
The World
August 31, 2016
This is how the US Immigration system works. There is no gray area.
Global Politics
More Mexicans are crossing the border — to leave the US. Here’s one family’s story.
The World
January 18, 2017
More than a year ago, a husband and wife from Mexico voluntarily returned to their country of origin and left their Americanized sons in the United States. Now that Trump has been elected, will more immigrant parents make the same choice?