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
Percentage Born Outside the U.S.? — Your Voice
What percentage of the U.S. population was born outside the U.S.? “Your Voice” asks members of the community.
You’re Unwelcome
Do you think America—particularly St. Louis—is welcoming to immigrants? Melissa Moulton took a Nine Academy class and produced this video about immigrants not feeling welcome.
Where Are You From? — Your Voice
Where are you from? We wanted to find out, so we asked. Here’s what our community had to say.
Migrating Through the Immigration Debate
What is the immigration debate all about, and what are some possible solutions? Justin Watkins took a Nine Academy class in August and produced this video about the overall immigration debate–but what do you think?
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