Early in the pandemic, the immigration status of essential workers didn’t get in the way of our heartfelt appreciation for them. But now that a vaccine is available, government and business leaders are seeding fear and mistrust in undocumented essential workers and, in some cases, denying them access to the vaccine.
Read MoreThe TNJFON mission statement calls us to reflect on how our undocumented neighbors, many of whom who fled violence and political turmoil to seek safety in the US, are uniquely impacted by events like the insurrection at the Capitol on January 6. And in this reflection, we help.
Read MoreBlack immigrants face challenges that other immigrant groups do not. They encounter anti-black discrimination and racial prejudice, over-policing and police brutality, and increased incarceration. As individuals and as an organization, we have a responsibility to act on the side of justice for our Black immigrant neighbors. We can - and must - do better.
Read MoreWe’ve shared some DACA stories with you over the last several months, and as 2020 comes to a close, we have some additional client stories to celebrate. Without your gifts, these moments would not be possible, and we hope we can continue to count on you so that our Middle Tennessee neighbors will experience more moments of joy in 2021.
Read MoreThis holiday season, foster connection, safety, and love by providing legal services to keep families together and safe. All gifts up to $10,000 made by midnight on December 1 will be matched by National Justice for Our Neighbors.
Read MoreKamala Harris will be the first woman, first Black person, and first South Asian American to be elected vice president of the United States. The moment you saw her take the stage as the Vice President-elect, you knew you could too.
Read MoreIn a special livestream event on September 24, Oye Vecino podcast host Alvaro Manrique Barrenechea led a panel of 3 young Tennesseans who are currently protected under DACA. We learned about each DACA recipient's story of coming to the US, how being undocumented affected their identity and sense of self, and how important DACA is to their future in the country they call home.
Read MoreOver the course of about an hour, attendees heard about the important work of TNJFON, heard an exclusive musical performance by recording artist and The Voice finalist Angie K, and had fun making donations throughout the night. The main event was an engaging panel discussion with local DACA recipients.
Read MoreAineth Murguia, TNJFON’s Legal Advocate, and Barbara Clinton, TNJFON Board Member, provide some background on DACA and explain the impact of the Trump administration’s latest requirement, which mandates DACA renewals twice as often as in the past, essentially doubles the cost of renewals, from $495 every two years to $495 each year.
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