‘We Need to Do Better’: Language Barriers Create Steeper Hurdles for African Migrants in Shelter

‘We Need to Do Better’: Language Barriers Create Steeper Hurdles for African Migrants in Shelter

Editorial credit: Arnett Murry / Shutterstock.com By Daniel Parra, City Limits New York City Councilwoman Alexa Avilés opened Tuesday’s hearing on the experiences of Black migrants by calling for more funding and language access services for new arrivals from African countries, hundreds of whom gathered at City Hall for the discussion and a rally outside […]

African and Asian Newcomers are the New Face of Migrants in NYC

African and Asian Newcomers are the New Face of Migrants in NYC

Editorial credit: Roy De La Cruz / Shutterstock.com By Arya Sundaram | Gothamist Migrants from Africa, Asia, Europe and regions outside of Latin America now make up nearly half of New York City’s newest arrivals, reflecting a sharp departure from traditional migration patterns, according to an analysis of immigration court data by Gothamist. Central and South […]

‘Open the Door or We Die’: Africans Report Racism and Hostility Trying to Flee Ukraine

Thousands of African immigrants joining throngs of Ukrainians trying to flee the country say they face red tape and discrimination.

‘Open the Door or We Die’: Africans Report Racism and Hostility Trying to Flee Ukraine

War refugees are waiting at the train station while the Hungarian red cross and volunteers are giving out clothes, food, water, pillows and other donations. – Budapest, Hungary – 03 01 2022 (Shutterstock) By Char Adams, Zinhle Essamuah, Shamar Walters and Rima Abdelkader, NBC News Alexander Somto Orah, 25, was among thousands of people crowding […]