Our Final Episode
Only in America with Ali Noorani
It’s our final episode! This week, we look back at our favorite memories, clips, and episodes from the podcast. Featured guests include and , , and many others. We hope you enjoy this look back at a great pod. Thank you to all our guests and everyone who helped make this happen! Please visit our and for more stories and information about the National Immigration Forum.
info_outline
Ithaca isn’t just Gorges – it's Welcoming!
Only in America with Ali Noorani
It’s another virtual road trip – this week to Ithaca. And don't forget your mittens because it's cold out there! This week we are joined by from She details their origin story, the organization’s current challenges, and what she hopes for Ithaca and IWR in the future. Check out their to learn more about how to help IWR and some
info_outline
What’s Next for Refugee Resettlement in 2022?
Only in America with Ali Noorani
President Biden inherited an emaciated resettlement and asylum program from former President Trump, whose administration enacted blatantly anti-immigrant, anti-refugee and anti-asylum policies throughout its four years. This week we look at the path forward for those affected by America’s archaic immigration system - and what you can do to help make changes for immigrants and their families in our communities. We hear from , President and CEO of , Director of Policy and Practice at , and a Policy Analyst at...
info_outline
President Biden’s Year in Review
Only in America with Ali Noorani
It’s President Biden’s one-year anniversary in the White House. This week we look at the progress for immigration advocacy and how that bodes for those still hoping for reforms now. We speak with , Vice President for policy and director of immigration at the Niskanen Center, and Policy and Advocacy Manager at the Forum. Also be sure to check out the Forum’s recent white paper, for a rundown of the progress we’ve seen – and the work that still has...
info_outline
Dairy Farming in the 21st century
Only in America with Ali Noorani
The supply chain has now become a big part of our national discussion. And a large, cheese-sized hunk of those goods are related to dairy farming. But without immigrant employees, like many agribusinesses, dairy farms across the country wouldn’t be able to function. This week, we take a look at America’s dairy farms and how they’re embracing their immigrant workforce. We speak with Ohio Dairy Farmer, Kathy Davis, and Mercedes Falk, the president of Puentes.
info_outline
Olympic Dreams 3
Only in America with Ali Noorani
The Olympics are a unique opportunity to celebrate both individual victories and our collective unity. And this week we went for the gold! Ali speaks with former Olympian and refugee Makorobondo “Dee” Salukombo about learning to love running and his work starting Project Kirotshe a program that pays children in Congo’s school fees as they train and run races throughout Eastern Africa.
info_outline
Sikh Captain America
Only in America with Ali Noorani
We are back! Thank you for joining us after our brief break. Not all heroes wear capes, but this one does wear a Captain America costume. Vishavjit Singh is a writer, artist, creator of Sikhtoons, and Sikh Captain America. He uses his powers of building bridges and storytelling to fight intolerance and have difficult conversations to create understanding. He tells us his origin story and about his new animated film, “American Sikh”, an animated short about seeking acceptance in an intolera
info_outline
A Country of Welcome
Only in America with Ali Noorani
President Biden’s decision to raise the refugee ceiling to 62,500 came after a broad range of voices urged the administration to reconsider their initial decision to keep the ceiling at the historically low 15,000 set by President Trump. Ali speaks with Edafe Okporo, a global gay rights activist and executive director of the RDJ Refugee Shelter in Harlem and Jenny Yang, Senior Vice President of Advocacy and Policy at World Relief.
info_outline
Fugees Academy
Only in America with Ali Noorani
For Luma Mufleh, soccer has always been a passion. This week we hear how she combined that love for the pitch with providing education to young refugees in Ohio and Georgia. We also hear from educators and students at Fugees Academy about why this school is so important for both its students and the refugee community at large.
info_outline
What’s happening at the Southern Border
Only in America with Ali Noorani
There are reports of a backlog of thousands of people willing to take a chance. And those turned back usually wait a bit in Mexico and try again. So how does the number of people attempting to cross the border this year compare to previous years? What are these individuals and families facing? And what approaches can we take to start addressing these issues?
info_outlineThousands of Afghan evacuees are still unmoored months after the U.S withdrawal from Afghanistan. Many remain on military bases in the U.S. and across the world. Their stories don’t end with evacuation - in fact, it’s just the beginning of a resettlement process that requires a formidable amount of planning, resources, and cooperation across communities. This multi-part series looks at the stories of those helping these evacuees.
In our first episode, we speak to Bri Stensrud, Director of Women of Welcome about the incredible response and outpouring of support from their community to help Afghan refugees. Specific information about outreach and ways to help Afghan refugees can be found here.