Category: Immigration

Immigration and immigration policy coverage by the reporters of the Razorback Reporter and community journalism project at the University of Arkansas.

‘Sergio’ and the Search for Safety in Arkansas

An immigrant’s search for safety has led him to Arkansas. | Photo by Sebastian Sørensen; licensed for free via CC0 and Pexels.com. Editor’s Note: For security reasons and a fear of repercussions, the person in this story is not using his real name. He is referred to as “Sergio.”  “Sergio” arrived in Arkansas less than…Continue Reading ‘Sergio’ and the Search for Safety in Arkansas

A Community on Edge: Deportations and Fear in NWA’s Hispanic Population

Arkansas United, located in Springdale, is a resource for many immigrants navigating a complicated legal and political environment. | Staff photo. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Northwest Arkansas, a region heavily reliant on immigrant labor, is facing rising fear and uncertainty as deportations and immigration enforcement intensify. Families worry about separation, workers hesitate to go to their…Continue Reading A Community on Edge: Deportations and Fear in NWA’s Hispanic Population

Turning Papers into Possibilities

Stock photo | Pexels.com. Thousands of students in Arkansas, especially those from Latino families, face uncertainty each year about whether they can attend college due to financial barriers. One key resource is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, which provides access to grants, loans, scholarships and work-study programs. Leonardo Nuno, a sophomore…Continue Reading Turning Papers into Possibilities

Is the American Dream Dead?

A man, his face obscured, sits at a table in a diner.

Juan, who lacks permanent legal status in the United States, reflects on his time chasing a better life in America. | Photo credit: Ben Boudreau [Editor’s Note: Because of Juan’s legal status in the United States and potential repercussions for sharing his story, his full name and exact workplace are not being shared to protect…Continue Reading Is the American Dream Dead?

Eddie Bowerman: Leading with Faith and Inclusion

Eddie Bowerman with a blue shirt and a suit jacket stands in front of a black background.

Eddie Bowerman leads the Hispanic ministry efforts at Cross Church in Rogers. | Courtesy photo Every Sunday, pastor Eddie Bowerman leads the Hispanic ministry at Cross Church in Pinnacle Hills. A native of Arkansas, Bowerman has spent the past several years serving the Hispanic community in Northwest Arkansas. From missionary to pastor at one of…Continue Reading Eddie Bowerman: Leading with Faith and Inclusion