immigrants

Ayad Akhtar: American Dervish

Steve Kraske and Beth Lipoff — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:06:11 +0000

A young Pakistani-American struggles to identify both as Muslim and American. In the second part of today's Up to Date, Steve Kraske talks with Ayad Akhtar about his debut novel American Dervish. As a first-generation American himself, Akhtar discusses how much of himself he put in this story of a young man. They look at devotion to faith and the sometimes tragic implications of extremism.

KC History: Americans by Choice

Walt Bodine and Tomeka Weatherspoon — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 22:00:00 +0000

Coming up Friday on the Walt Bodine Show, we'll take a look at "Americans by Choice," an exhibit that tells the history of immigration and naturalization in the state of Kansas.

New Program Helps KC Refugees, Immigrants

Susan B. Wilson — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 22:05:00 +0000

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Kansas City, Missouri – Jewish Vocational Services estimates that more than 12,500 refugees live in Kansas City. The group has helped refugees and immigrants in Kansas City since 1999. Their latest program, a partnership between the municipal courts and JVS, hopes to help more refugees and immigrants navigate the legal system and reduce barriers to accessing the services and resources they need.

Despite Health Overhaul, Obstacles Remain For Area Immigrants

Elana Gordon — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:46:16 +0000

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Kansas City, MO – Some major changes are coming to the U.S. health care system. For one, the health care overhaul passed by congress this year is supposed to expand coverage. But for immigrants trying to access health care in Kansas City and around the country, big obstacles remain.

Rockhurst Student Faces Deportation

Sylvia Maria Gross — Mon, 24 May 2010 19:38:16 +0000

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Kansas City, Mo. – A Kansas City college student was arrested participating in a sit-in for immigrants' rights in Sen. John McCain's office in Tucson, Ariz. KCUR's Sylvia Maria Gross spoke with Yahaira Carrillo, who is still in Arizona, awaiting an immigration court hearing.