Thanksgiving has a complex and, often, political history. But how much does that matter to newly-arrived immigrants?
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Ep. 22: Rupa Finds Her Courage In A West Warwick Gym
Growing up in India, Rupa loved to learn and perform classical Kathak dance. But life and school prevented her from following her passions. That is, until she moved to the US and regained her confidence.
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Ep. 21: What Happened To The Triple Decker Dream?
For generations, the triple decker home provided a reliable path for thousands of immigrants who dreamed of becoming homeowners. But, today, things are changing.
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Ep. 20: Growing Up Triple Decker
The triple decker home is an icon of urban New England that’s given a start to generations of immigrants. But what’s life like inside the walls of a three family home?
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Ep. 19: The Triple Decker Menace
You walk by them, maybe you live in one. But do you know the triple-decker home was once a symbol of anti-immigrant sentiment in New England?
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Ep. 18: Columbus Day On Federal Hill
On one of the most controversial holidays in America, Providence’s historic Italian-American neighborhood celebrates its identity.
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Ep. 17: Fishing With Kai On
Connecting with a new place and new people can be tough when you don’t know the dominant language. In this episode of Mosaic, we meet a Chinese immigrant who does it with fun, food, and little bit of fishing.
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Ep. 13: Sam – Immigrating While Queer
A Brazilian teenager immigrates to the US with their mom and finds gender-affirming language and community.
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Ep. 12: Luis’ Story, Growing Up Undocumented
Luis was smuggled into the U.S. when he was just eight years old. He built a life in New Bedford, Mass., but his world came “crashing down” when his parent’s legal status split apart the family.
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As Feds Reopen Some Medical Deferral Cases, Boston Patients Find Hope
The federal government has decided to re-consider the requests from some non-citizens to stay in this country for medical treatment — including from a number of Boston-area immigrants. After saying last week that it would no longer process what are called “medical deferred action requests,” U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services now says some cases will be re-opened, but patients remain in limbo.
