November 11, 2022

Episode 15: Being a First Generation American

2 hours 27 minutes

Jala is joined by Antonio and Raúl to explore their experiences as the children of immigrants to the United States. They discuss childhood, fitting in (or, more appropriately, NOT fitting in), not being "enough," the struggle to remain connected to their parents' cultures, and more.

Articles

Why Do People Immigrate?

Caught Between Two Worlds: The Struggles of First Generation Americans

Study: Children of immigrants have advantage in academics, school engagement

Why the Children of Immigrants Are the Ones Getting Ahead in America

To Be the Child of an Immigrant

There are also several books mentioned in the DEIB resources list from episode 3 that are worth checking out.

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