Tagged: immigrants

Up to Date
10:06 am
Tue October 2, 2012

Ayad Akhtar: American Dervish

A young Pakistani-American struggles to identify both as Muslim and American.

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Walt Bodine Show
4:00 pm
Thu January 5, 2012

KC History: Americans by Choice

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.

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Refugees and Immigrants
4:05 pm
Mon November 21, 2011

New Program Helps KC Refugees, Immigrants

KCUR News
10:46 am
Mon June 14, 2010

Despite Health Overhaul, Obstacles Remain For Area Immigrants

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.

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KC Currents
2:38 pm
Mon May 24, 2010

Rockhurst Student Faces Deportation

Kansas City, Mo. – The movement for immigrants' rights has been held back by the fact that many illegal immigrants are reluctant to advocate openly for their cause. But this week, a small group of young immigrants, some of whom are undocumented, began a high-stakes campaign of civil disobedience.

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