As we go to press, the U.S. Senate is debating SB 744, the proposed immigration reform bill. It is long and complicated — 840 pages so far — and amendments are pending. The bipartisan bill developed and proposed by the “Gang of Eight” in the Senate is a good compromise … Continued
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by Sarah Spagnola, CNNC Summer Intern As the school year draws to a close, children and teenagers across the state close their textbooks and daydream about the sunny, fun-filled days to come — but only after they’ve taken their end-of-grade or end-of-course exams. At the Ashton Woods Community Center, CNNC’s … Continued
The U.S. Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were written by refugees and immigrants and their children who sought religious and economic freedom. These documents represented ideals that became cherished around the world. For the first 100 years of U.S. history, there were no immigration laws. The first immigration law … Continued
The Center for New North Carolinians Newsletter Building bridges among immigrant populations and existing communities throughout the state of North Carolina… Happy Spring! CNNC’s programs are thriving and new opportunities are developing. Many of you who recieve our updates are also great community partners. To any of you who have … Continued
Research News On Saturday, March 30, the UNCG Center for New North Carolinians (CNNC) will host the photo exhibit One Summer in Damak: Glimpses of Life in a Bhutanese Refugee Camp. The event, which is free and open to the public, spotlights one of the major refugee groups entering the … Continued
The Center for New North Carolinians Newsletter – February 2013 Building bridges among immigrant populations and existing communities throughout the state of North Carolina… Greetings! In this month’s newsletter, we are excited to highlight the Bhutanese, a population that the CNNC serves. We will also share some stories about work … Continued
The AmeriCorps ACCESS Project has begun accepting new applications for the 2013-2014 program year. Full-time, part-time, and quarter-time positions and internships are available.
Research News UNCG Research congratulates the Center for New North Carolinians (CNNC) and its Latino Outreach Coordinator Kathy Hinshaw on receiving $17,800 in funding for their “Latino Community Coalition of Guilford County” project. The Latino Community Coalition of Guilford County represents and advocates for the various Hispanic and Latino populations … Continued
After a month of turkey comas and gift wrapping marathons it is time to jump back into the swing of things here at theCNNC! As the new year begins, we would love your help at the Center for New North Carolinians. There are several ways to get involved and we … Continued