by Kiara Lawton | May 4, 2021 | Information on Current Immigration Law
Much attention, again, has been focused on the Southern Border. Since the beginning of President Biden’s administration we have seen an uptick of activity at the border. This comes after the termination of the stay in Mexico policy for asylum seekers and a more...
by Kiara Lawton | Mar 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
It is with horror and deep sadness that we have watched the recent and growing violent attacks against the Asian community in the United States. The Carolina Immigrant Alliance stands in solidarity with all immigrant communities, including Asian Americans, as they...
by Kiara Lawton | Feb 1, 2021 | Immigrant Contributions
Our country’s history is, sadly, built on racist narratives. This land was settled by the destruction of native peoples and the theft of their land, it was then cultivated on the backs of slaves, stolen from their lands, destroying their histories and their...
by Kiara Lawton | Nov 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
As the election begins to recede and the results are clear, it is now time to prepare ourselves for the advocacy work that lies ahead. The Biden campaign made many promises to immigrants and their allies; promises that we must hold him and his administration...
by Kiara Lawton | Oct 30, 2020 | Information on Current Immigration Law
Recent news reports have revealed that the horrifying legacy of the Trump administration’s family separation policy lives on. The NY Times, among others, has reported that the parents of 545 children have been lost. This means that these children are now in the...
by Kiara Lawton | Oct 30, 2020 | Legal Clinic Updates
Covid-19 has had an impact on our legal clinic, but we continue to offer low-cost immigration representation. At this point all of our consults and representation are done online. We only meet with clients to sign and submit at the end of their case’s...
by Kiara Lawton | Oct 14, 2020 | Around the World in 5K
Ragout d’igname is a hearty and comforting stew from Burkina Faso. Made with staples, it is a simple yet filling meal. Recipe 1-2 medium sized yams (we had to use sweet potatoes) 1-1.5 pound chuck roast3-4 medium tomatoes1 medium onion3-4 cloves of garlic2 cups...
by Kiara Lawton | Oct 9, 2020 | Around the World in 5K, Uncategorized
Bratkartoffeln is a traditional German dish made with potatoes, onions, and bacon. Enjoy this flavorful dish as a side to your next meal! Recipe 1 cup diced bacon1 small-medium diced onion3 medium-large potatoes (boiled until just tender, then cut into cubes or...
by Kiara Lawton | Oct 7, 2020 | Around the World in 5K, Uncategorized
Arepas are a common food in Venezuela. They are often eaten for breakfast but are enjoyed all the time. They can be eaten plain as a bread with a meal, or they are cut and filled with numerous fillings. Shredded beef and tuna salad are common, as well are the simpler...
by Kiara Lawton | Oct 7, 2020 | Around the World in 5K, Uncategorized
Pisco is a distilled spirit made from fermented grape juice (kind of like brandy) that is made in Peru and Chile. It can be found at some liquor stores around the United States. A common drink made with pisco is the pisco sour. Peru and Chile fight bitterly over where...
