/tags/immigrants Immigrants en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍřĚěĚĂ Mon, 10 Feb 2025 14:31:53 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-10/st-louis-linea-reportar-actividad-immigracion-ice Grupos locales de derechos de inmigrantes y abogados crearon una LĂ­nea de Respuesta Rápida para verificar los informes sobre la actividad de I.C.E. en la regiĂłn de St. Louis. Mon, 10 Feb 2025 14:31:53 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-10/st-louis-linea-reportar-actividad-immigracion-ice Andrea Y. Henderson /government-politics-issues/2025-02-10/st-louis-immigrant-groups-ice-activity-hotline Local immigrant rights groups and attorneys created the Rapid Response Line to verify reports of federal immigration enforcement in the St. Louis region. Mon, 10 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-10/st-louis-immigrant-groups-ice-activity-hotline Andrea Y. Henderson /health-science-environment/2025-02-07/international-institute-food-pantry Families in the St. Louis region needing nutritious meals can now choose from a variety of food items at the International Institute’s first food pantry. The partnership with Operation Food Search will help feed 40 families weekly. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-02-07/international-institute-food-pantry Andrea Y. Henderson /government-politics-issues/2025-02-05/st-louis-immigrant-agencies-federal-funding-pause Resettlement agencies and immigrant and refugee service providers in the St. Louis region have begun to scale back services for immigrants and refugees due to Trump’s executive order to pause federal funding. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-02-05/st-louis-immigrant-agencies-federal-funding-pause Andrea Y. Henderson /race-identity-and-faith/2024-12-17/syrians-st-louis-rejoice-collapse-assad-regime About 250 community members gathered in Chesterfield on Sunday to celebrate the ousting of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 16:59:21 GMT /race-identity-and-faith/2024-12-17/syrians-st-louis-rejoice-collapse-assad-regime Ulaa Kuziez /economy-business/2024-12-17/international-institute-former-ceo-vision-not-aligned Arrey Obenson, former CEO and president of the International Institute of St. Louis, resigned because of misaligned visions and goals. He said the institute’s position as a service provider for immigrants and refugees should be widened. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-12-17/international-institute-former-ceo-vision-not-aligned Andrea Y. Henderson /government-politics-issues/2024-11-15/st-louis-immigrant-agencies-renew-government-documents St. Louis-area immigration agencies and attorneys warn immigrants to renew their government documents before a potential mass deportation next year. Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-11-15/st-louis-immigrant-agencies-renew-government-documents Andrea Y. Henderson /race-identity-and-faith/2024-09-16/st-louis-region-sees-largest-hispanic-population-increase-census The number of Hispanics or Latinos in the St. Louis region has significantly increased over the past year, according to U.S. census data released last week. The data shows there are more than 13,900 Hispanics or Latinos in the area. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /race-identity-and-faith/2024-09-16/st-louis-region-sees-largest-hispanic-population-increase-census Andrea Y. Henderson /education/2024-09-06/slps-brings-21-international-teachers-to-the-district-through-an-exchange-program St. Louis Public Schools welcomed 21 teachers from Ghana and the Philippines as part of its first cultural exchange program. These educators will fill teaching positions in middle school science, middle school math, and elementary classrooms to help address hard-to-fill vacancies amid a national teacher shortage. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /education/2024-09-06/slps-brings-21-international-teachers-to-the-district-through-an-exchange-program Andrea Y. Henderson /culture-history/2024-08-22/festival-of-nations-comes-as-the-st-louis-region-welcomes-record-number-of-immigrants The annual event, happening Aug. 24-25, brings thousands to Tower Grove Park for what’s known as the region’s largest multicultural gathering. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT /culture-history/2024-08-22/festival-of-nations-comes-as-the-st-louis-region-welcomes-record-number-of-immigrants Abby Llorico