“There were several Latino workers on the job; one of them, who knew a little English, told me that the next day work would start later. When I got there at the agreed time, someone else was in my place. The boss was angry and I lost my job,” explained Jose Beltran. more>

The recent attempt by the South Korean government to send a delegation to express the country’s condolences after the Virginia Tech tragedy, and the U.S. government’s rebuff pointed to deep cultural differences between the two countries – Korea’s sense of communal ethics and the American proclivity for individualism. more>

Is it possible for undocumented immigrants to take domestic flights in the United States without risking arrest by immigration authorities? According to specialists I interviewed, “Some are lucky and others are not. There’s about a 50 percent chance of being arrested.” more>

Congressman Wilfredo Caraballo has warned Dunkin’ Donuts that if the company does not withdraw its advertisement support from “Jersey Guys,” a Millennium Radio program, Latino communities in New York and New Jersey will boycott their stores. more>

Community members who were familiar with these gambling activities say that if the operation of these organized gambling activities are left unregulated, they will affect the image of the ethnic associations and new Chinese immigrants. more>

A statement from 20 South Asian organizations reads: “The White House plan seeks to create burdens and obstacles for South Asians and other immigrants to legalize, obtain green cards, or unite with family members,” the statement said. “In addition, it does nothing to reverse the current laws and policies that spread fear and separate families through raids, detentions and deportations.” more>