It’s time for a new conversation about immigrants and identity in America. Why do people come to this country? What does it mean to be undocumented? What does it mean to be a good citizen?
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Meet the #ImmiGrads of 2017
#ImmiGrad is a social media campaign by Define American and Undocumedia, which elevates the voices of immigrants and their families during graduation season.
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Starting a Conversation about Sanctuary
What does it mean to give sanctuary? We explore the experience and consequences with religious leaders.
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Entertainment Media
The Entertainment Media Department spearheads consultations with entertainment industry executives, showrunners, and writers to help them develop more realistic immigrant characters and navigate complex immigration-related storylines.
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Leo Chacon
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Ramiro Merlin Garcia
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Julie Erfle
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Jay Todd Richey
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Monica Torrijos Ronquillo
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Leo Chacon
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Ramiro Merlin Garcia
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Julie Erfle
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Jay Todd Richey
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Monica Torrijos Ronquillo
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Our Mission:
Define American is a non-profit media and culture organization that uses the power of story to transcend politics and shift the conversation about immigrants, identity, and citizenship in a changing America.
