Driving Without a License, Immigrant Workers at Risk
Though they are not licensed to drive, many undocumented immigrants get behind the wheel in order to get to work.
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Stories about Brazilian immigrants in the U.S.
Stimulus Saves English Literacy Classes for Immigrants in Massachusetts
The good days have returned for Brazilian immigrant Claudete Alcântara. Thanks to a $50,000 grant from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), the Everett Literacy Program has reopened its English classes and she is one of 54 students who have now returned to school.
Domestic Violence In Immigrant Communities: Often Triggered by Stress and Complicated by Immigration Status
This is the first in a special two-part series on domestic violence in immigrant communities by Feet in Two Worlds reporters. Jelena Kopanja reports from New York the challenges faced by immigrant women.
Brazilian High Court Judge Reverses Decision to Return Son to American Dad
By Eduardo A. de Oliveira, EthnicNEWz reporter After nearly five years of an international custody battle that has drawn the attention of the Obama administration and members of Congress, American model David Goldman flew to Brazil a few days ago…
Brazilian Immigrants Move Closer to Gaining Political Representation Back Home
By Eduardo A. de Oliveira, EthnicNewz.org and FI2W reporter Brazil’s Senate is debating an amendment to the nation’s constitution to create at least four congressional seats to represent Brazilian citizens who live abroad in the US, Japan, Europe, and the…
U.S. Census Reaches Out to Ethnic Media To Avoid Undercounting Of Minorities
The 2010 U.S. Census gets underway one year from now. Amid concerns over an undercount of immigrants and ethnic minorities, census officials recently met with ethnic media journalists from New England to address fears and suspicions that may discourage people…
U.S.-Brazil Custody Case Reaches Highest Levels of Obama Administration
By Eduardo A. de Oliveira, EthnicNEWz.org and Feet In 2 Worlds contributor The ingredients were typical of a soap opera: a handsome American male model falls for a Brazilian fashion student. The couple met in Milan, Italy. From the love…
Immigrant Demand for English Classes Outstrips Supply in Massachusetts Town: Eduardo A. de Oliveira On PRI’s The World
“If you don’t speak English, you’re missing out at work, at home,” Luciene Campos said in Portuguese. “When you do, you’re more respected.” She was one of some 600 immigrants, many of them Brazilian, who recently jammed the auditorium of…
Immigrants, Physicians Look to Obama for Health Care Reform
By Eduardo A. de Oliveira EthnicNewz.org and FI2W reporter When Barack Obama begins to focus on health reform as part of his lengthy to-do list, the new President probably won’t address the case of Pretinha, a 64-year-old undocumented housecleaner from…
A Brazilian Immigrant Journalist Looks Back at 2008
By Eduardo A. de Oliveira, EthnicNewz and FI2W reporter For millions of immigrant workers 2008 began with a sour taste in all the mouths they have to feed. Six months into 2007, Congress had drowned their highest hopes by killing…