America has always been shaped by immigration, and each generation has made its impact on the history of the immigration process.
Many communities were formed by immigrant groups. Here in Missouri in the mid-1800s, for example, there were more German language newspapers than English. The first publicly financed kindergarten was created in St. Louis and provided instruction in German.
We are now at another period of changing demographics due to immigration, but this time it is the Hispanic population that is growing. One out of every six people in America identify as Hispanic, with that number increasing to one in four among American youth. How will these new demographics shape the country as we head further into the 21st Century?
Recent Immigration 101 Headlines:
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Births By U.S. Visitors: A Real Issue?
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Faces of Immigration: Martinez, Granddaughter of Immigrants, Rules With Her Head, Not Her Heart
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Blaming Republicans, Obama Tries to Rally Hispanic Support
Category: Immigration 101
With the Debt Ceiling Bill Signed, Will Immigration Agencies Face Cuts?
With the debt ceiling deal coming together, some programs could face significant cuts in the years ahead. Will these cuts affect immigration or refugee programs?
Roni and the Changing Views of Unions On Immigration
Roni, one of the subjects from the upcoming Homeland documentary series, shares her views on immigration and how they differ from the labor movement she used to be a part of.
All Talk, But Will There Be Action? Mitt Romney and Immigration
Mitt Romney is taking a clear stand in the immigration debate, but is it one he could stand by in a presidential election?
The immigration pulse of the people
Starting next week here at Homeland will be a series of posts showing each candidate’s take on the issue of immigration, but before we get to the presidential hopefuls themselves, it’s worth taking stock of the mood of the voters who will be deciding the election.
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