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Upcoming Voice of Witness events
In light of the upcoming publication of Out of Exile and the the paperback release of Underground America, Voice of Witness editors and narrators will be reading and discussing the books around the country, including the following dates:
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San Francisco Chronicle Feature
Chronicle writer Reyhan Harmanci covered the recent Voice of Witness event in San Francisco, and conducted a follow-up email interview with Underground America narrator Lorena. Harmanci says of the book: "The testimony in Underground America gives nuance to the often black-and-white landscape of immigration law."
Click here to read the article and accompanying interview.
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Mexia Daily News Review
Terry Schlichenmeyer (The Bookworm) writes in the Mexia Daily News that "No matter on which side of the (proposed) fence you stand in this issue, you owe it to yourself to read this. Underground America is a book that will definitely make you think." Read her full review of Underground America here.
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Notes From The Undocumented ‘Underground’
Oscar Villalon reported on Underground America for NPR's "Books We Like."
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News Item: Woman Arrested by ICE Officers, Then Charged with Assault
California-based writer Sandra Hernandez worked as an interviewer for Underground America, and recently wrote this article for the Daily Journal on an appalling home raid conducted by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement Agents: "Sisters, One a Legal Citizen, Charged After Home Raid" When federal immigration agents arrived at Edna Funes' Van Nuys home this month, the 46-year-old Guatemalan national refused to open the door. Thirty minutes later, Funes sat handcuffed in a van. Her 5-year-old U.S.-born son stood ... | ||
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Voice of Witness Event in San Francisco
San Francisco: 826 Valencia will be hosting a discussion of Underground America: Narratives of Undocumented Lives on Tuesday, July 29 at 7pm in the Mission. Speakers will include Peter Orner, Dave Eggers, and Daniel Alarcón, along with other guest speakers. Registration for this event is now closed. Thank you.
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