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My lawyer told me I looked like a homeless person (backpack + documents) minutes before my court hearing. When I complained, his response: "I'll be more careful with my jokes next time." A perfect example of non-apology […]

"Why Did You Come to Germany?": On Complicity and Willful Ignorance Winter is strong in Germany, and I often complain about the cold and the lack of sun and light. In response, some people ask me, "If you are not happy with the cold, why did you come to Germany?"** Some ask this out of curiosity, while others additionally

"Ask a German": Taking the Invitation Seriously (And Why the "Too" Matters) What happens when a majority group responds to systemic struggle with the word "too"? This post explores the idea of "derailing"—how universalizing experiences can inadvertently silence the specific r...

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When Germans say 'we also struggle too,' it's frustrating. They don't seem to understand what immigrants actually face.
So I'm taking their 'ask a German' invitation seriously.

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"Ask a German": Taking the Invitation Seriously (And Why the "Too" Matters) What happens when a majority group responds to systemic struggle with the word "too"? This post explores the idea of "derailing"—how universalizing experiences can inadvertently silence the specific realities of immigrants in Germany.

Dead Ends: What Happens After a Complaint Leaves the Language School I would ask them to keep in mind that many of us came here because of state violence or political pressure, and that we are often more skeptical (because of prior experiences with the state) and afraid (due to our fragile status as immigrants) in this country.

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Discrimination Happens Everywhere: What Support Do States and Societies Really Offer? Do I have the energy to go through that process? Will it really change anything?

First part of a small series based on true experiences. The text describes how everyday discrimination is encountered and how different institutions respond. It also touches on the uncertainty of whether reporting is worth the effort.

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Historian discusses immigrant narratives and parallels between Canada and America Historian explores immigration patterns and global parallels in North American history.

The City of Lacey recently hosted a powerful discussion shedding light on the intricate histories of Asian American immigration and its lasting impact on our communities.

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Today, in the #eaas2024's 2nd public keynote, Paul Apostolidis (London School of Economics) will juxtapose #Mexican & #Greek #ImmigrationNarratives, illustrating ways of critically navigating the formulae of immigration coverage in US media. Learn more: www.amerikahaus.de/ausstellunge...