Tamarindo: Episode 164: Our Immigrant Superpower

To kick off Immigrant Heritage Month, Brenda and Ana Sheila speak to two immigrant leaders that are working to build a more inclusive community.

First, we speak to Saadia Khan, a storyteller, human rights activist, and social entrepreneur. She is the founder and host of the award-winning podcast and digital platform, Immigrantly, which challenges simplistic narratives around the immigrant experience. Saadia is also the co-producer and co-host of the Invisible Hate podcast, an ethical true crime podcast. Saadia has worked with organizations like Human Rights First, UN Women, and other UN entities, advocating for women's rights and justice. Her passion for storytelling extends to her written work, as she contributes to publications like Yes! Magazine, the Brown Girl Magazine, the Globe Post & Medium.

Next, we speak to Leydy Rangel, Communications Director at UFW Foundation, a non-profit that empowers and advocates for immigrants and farm workers. Leydy moved to the U.S. in 2004, grew up as an undocumented immigrant and has been protected from deportation as a DACA recipient since 2013. By utilizing strategic communications, she passionately advocates for both worker’s rights and pro-
immigrant federal policies, while incorporating her personal experience as an undocumented person into her work. In 2021, she and five other DACA recipients met with President Biden in the Oval Office to discuss immigration.

References

Read about farmworkers experiencing hunger: https://www.ppic.org/blog/californias-farmworkers-and-their-children-are-vulnerable-to-food-insecurity/

Support UFW Foundation: https://www.ufwfoundation.org/

Listen to Immigrantly: https://immigrantlypod.com/

Learn about trans prom

https://www.teenvogue.com/story/inside-the-trans-youth-prom-in-washington-dc

Learn more about money coach Charly: https://www.travelercharly.com/

Take Brenda’s class: https://heartbeathouse.net/classes-schedule/

Tamarindo is a lighthearted show where hosts Brenda Gonzalez and Ana Sheila Victorino discuss politics, culture, and self-development. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, politics, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com

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