immigrants

Construction workers are lifting up a concrete wall. They are wearing fluorescent-colored shirts and vests, as well as hard hats.

New Report Details Immigrant Economic Contributions In Washoe County

Michele Ravera

Immigrants in Washoe County made up nearly 30% of construction workers and a quarter of manufacturing workers in 2019, according to a new report funded by…

Nevada Judge Strikes Down Laws Detaining Immigrants Over Its Racist Roots

A conceptual illustration of Nandar Yukyi at work. She is wearing a white coat while writing in a journal. In the background are two faded illustrations, which act as flashbacks, of a car driving and many people sitting while holding small American flags.

Local Stories

Burmese Anthropologist Prevails Through Asian Hate And Military Coup In Native Myanmar

This story is part of a series by NPR’s Next Generation Radio program, which explored the theme: What Does It Mean To Be An American?Nandar Yukyi has…

Amaka Ozobia sitting in a conference room.

Politics and Policy

Indy Q&A: Office For New Americans Director On The New State Agency And Her Career

Lee en español.Amaka Ozobia’s parents came to the United States from Nigeria after fleeing the Biafran War, a conflict blamed for about 100,000 military…

Amaka Ozobia esta sentada en una sala de conferencias.

En Español

Entrevista Con La Directora De Nueva Agencia Estatal Para Inmigrantes Y Refugiados

Read in English.Los padres de Amaka Ozobia llegaron a los Estados Unidos de Nigeria después de vivir la Guerra de Biafra, conflicto que generó 100,000…

Business and Economy

Immigrants Add Billions To Mountain West Economy, Says Report

Noah Glick

Immigrants make up more than ten percent of the population in our region. And according to a report, that can provide big economic benefits.The study…

An artistic portrayal of two trains meeting at the completion of the railroad as people cheer and celebrate.

Arts and Culture

Painting "Nameless, Faceless" Chinese Workers Into History

Holly Hutchings

The late 1800s brought thousands of Chinese immigrants to the West in search of better lives. Many participated in the construction of the…