Immigration Conversations: When Policy Meets the Personal

Object Details

Collection Creator: Smithsonian Institution. Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage

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Collection Citation: Smithsonian Folklife Festival records: 2017 Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution.

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Scope and Contents: Perla Guerrera (presenter); Ted Gong; Brenda Perez; Kumera Genet; Perla Guerrero ;This session explores the cultural dimensions and personal impact of U.S. immigration policy on people's family histories and personal experiences. Session participants represent different generational perspectives and migration histories: Ted Gong from the 1882 Foundation, Kumera Genet from Kino Musica, and Brenda Pérez. How do migration experiences shape one's sense of identity, community, and personal choices?

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