News Room

Our team works with the news media and digital outlets to inform the public about Latino Memphis' programs, advocacy efforts and issues that impact or benefit Latino Memphians.

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Special Reports

• New Americans in Memphis
  New American Economy, February 20, 2018
   
• UnidosUS Blog post: Sharing a deliciously diverse meal with my fellow Memphis residents by Mauricio Calvo.
  March 29, 2018

Press Releases & Statements

• First ever report of economic contributions of immigrants to be released in Memphis
• Memphis university presidents to sign letter in support of Dream Act First-Ever Report of Economic Contributions of Immigrants to be Released in Memphis
• Memphis university presidents to sign letter in support of Dream Act
• Youth bury their dreams in coffin at DACA vigil
• Latino Memphis luncheon sheds light on immigrants' everyday struggles and how embracing diversity makes us stronger
• Immigrant Youth & Allies will march together to support relief from deportation
• Latino Memphis and Art Village Gallery Salute Colombia
• Muslims, Latinos, & African Americans will march together on May 1st to support “A Day Without Immigrants”
• Latino Memphis Invites the 901 Community to March Together and Support Local Immigrants
• “A Day Without Immigrants” Media Alert 
• Comcast Foundation to present $20,000 Grant to Latino Memphis for Leadership Development Program 
• Latino Memphis Statement on Trump’s Executive Orders on Immigration
• Latino Memphis 2016 Election Statement
• Latino Memphis Joins Memphis in May in Celebrating Colombia in 2017
• The 901 gets a taste of Brazil
• 65 Students’ Exceptional Academic and Community Achievements honored at Abriendo Puertas (Opening Doors) Celebration

In The News

June  2018

• Families Belong Together rally set for Saturday at Gaisman Park in Memphis. The Commercial Appeal. June 29, 2018

• Rally Planned to Protest Separation of Families at Border. Memphis Flyer (blog). June 29, 2018

• 'This is about children': Memphis families rally against zero-tolerance ...The Commercial Appeal, June 30, 2018

• Fundraising in the Latino Community. Memphis Daily News, June 18, 2018

• Memphians Organize Against Border Separation. Memphis Flyer (blog), June 26, 2018

• Local Latino Rights Group Monitoring Immigration At The Border. www.localmemphis.com. June 21, 2018

• Nonprofits And Fundraising in The Latino Community. Memphis Daily News, June 25, 2018

• Monday: A "Call to Action" Meeting to End Separation at Border. Memphis Flyer (blog) June 25, 2018

• 2 Mid-South families detained at US border by Trump's zero-tolerance. WMC Action News 5, June 18, 2018

• Protesters to Demand End to Separation of Immigrant Families, Memphis Flyer Blog, June 1, 2018

May 2018

• Opera Memphis Announces Dennis Whitehead Darling First McCleave Fellow Opera News Desk, May. 31, 2018

• Manuel Duran wins stay of deportation - still faces months more of detention during appeal, The Commercial Appeal, May 30, 2018

• Haslam to allow sanctuary cities bill to become law WMCTV Channel 5, May 21, 2018

• Memphis journalist Manuel Duran could be deported this month - appeal is pending, The Commercial Appeal, May 18, 2018​
   

April 2018

• MLK50: TruGreen attorney's story started with FedEx, Memphis Business Journal, April 16, 2018

• Legal battle ramps up with journalist still in ICE custody, WMC Action News 5, April 16, 2018

• For Manuel Duran and others in immigration court, stakes can be life. The Commercial Appeal, April 15, 2018

• Latino journalist's deportation delayed after motion filed to re-open. FOX13 Memphis, April 12, 2018

• Manuel Duran case: Lawyers ask court to set aside reporter's 2007. The Commercial Appeal, April 11, 2018

• Opinion | Deporting Duran and the American dream, The Commercial Appeal. April 10, 2018
  Spanish version: Deportando a Duran y el Sueño Americano

• Activists support Memphis journalist in ICE custody, WMCTV Channel 5, April 8, 2018

• Dozens Of Marchers Retrace The Steps Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Localmemphis.com, April 7, 2018

• ICE planning to deport Latino journalist, SCSO notified ICE. FOX13 Memphis-Apr 7, 2018

• Immigration agents pick up reporter after criminal charges dropped, KHOU.com, Apr 6, 2018

• Reporter arrested during protest being held by ICE, ABC News, April 6, 2018

• Memphis Reporter Arrested During Protest Being Held by ICE, U.S. News & World Report, April 6, 2018

• Memphis reporter Manuel Duran now in Louisiana immigration detention center, lawyer says, The Commercial Appeal. April 6, 2018

• Journalist arrested during protest now in custody of immigration agents, Fox13, April 6, 2018

• Jailed Memphis reporter could face deportation; others arrested at protest released on bond, The Commercial Appeal. April 4, 2018

• Weathersbee | MLK Jr.'s 'Beloved Community' also included those who didn't speak English, WMCTV News Channel 5, April 2, 2018 

March 2018

• Latino Memphians skeptic of census citizenship question, WMCTV News Channel 5, March 27, 2018 

• Dreamers concerned after DACA not part of $1.3 trillion budget, WMCTV News Channel 5, March 22, 2018

• Immigration and Dreamers in Memphis, March 12. 2018 The Daily News

• Recipe for Unity sparks conversation over multicultural. The Commercial Appeal. March 12, 2018. 

• Immigration and Dreamers in Memphis, Behind the Headlines, March 9, 2018​

February 2018

• The American Creed at 100, WKNO 91.1 FM, February 26, 2018

• Mom and father have spent 88 days locked up, even after payments of bail money, say lawyers, The Commercial Appeal, February 25, 2018

• Financial influence on Memphis economy significant, study shows, The Daily News, February 22, 2018

• Report: Immigrants contributed $4.2B to Memphis in 2015, WBRC Fox 6 News, February 20, 2018

• Report: Immigrants contributed $4.2B to Memphis in 2015, WMCTV News Channel 5, February 20, 2018

• Immigrants add billions to Memphis-area economy, The Commercial Appeal, February 20, 2018

• New Report Shows Immigrants Contribute Billions to Local Economy, The Memphis Flyer, February 20, 2018. 

• 'Do justice, love mercy, be humble': Hundreds pledge to help create a more just city at interfaith event at New Direction Christian Church, The Commercial Appeal, February 18, 2018

• Body-in-van case highlights longstanding issues of Hispanic crime victims, Memphis police, The Commercial Appeal, February 16, 2018

• Riding the momentum from the #resistance Planned Parenthood is 'going on the offense, CNN, February 13, 2018

• RATS! Public Art that Doesn't Give a Roden's Rump, The Memphis Flyer, February 8, 2018

• Latino Memphis, MPD working to ID man left inside van, WMCTV News Channel 5, February 7, 2018

• Body found in Memphis police impound lot month after shooting, USA Today, February 6, 2018

• Dreamers Deferred, The Daily News, February 3, 2018

January 2018

• Dreamers weigh in on Trump's DACA immigration plan, WREG News Channel 3, January 31, 2018

• Dreamers concerned about future following State of the Union, WMCTV News Channel 5, January 31, 2018

• Immigration advocates say DACA’s future still uncertain, WMCTV News Channel 5, January 10, 2018

November 2017

• 20 arrested at Memphis logistics company; processing took place at immigration office, state charges filed, The Commercial Appeal,November 28, 2017

• Memphis-Area Colleges and Organization Pledge to Protect and Defend DREAMers, Unidos US Blog, November 22, 2017  

• Six presidents of Memphis-area colleges call for passage of Dream Act, The Commercial Appeal. November 16, 2017

• University parents show support for DACA, WMCTV News Channel 5, November 16, 2017.

• New player in the DACA debate backing Memphis dreamers, WREG News Channel 3, November 13, 2017

• Four Local University Presidents to Sign Letter Supporting a 'Clean' Dream Act, The Memphis Flyer. November 3, 2017.

October 2017

• New program aims to advocates out of Memphis high schoolers, Chalkbeat. October 12, 2017.

September 2017

• PIO Earle Farrell identified as man suspended for 'inappropriate' Shelby County post, WMCTV News Channel 5. September 26, 2017.

• BTH: Immigration and DACA, WKNO. September 26, 2017

• Doubts About Congress Cloud DACA Debate, Memphis Daily News. September 26, 2017.

• SCSO employee relieved of duty over Facebook post, WREG News Channel 3, September 25, 2017.

• Shelby County Sheriff's spokesman suspended over comments on immigrants' arrests, Commercial Appeal. September 25, 2017.

• Latino Memphis Roundtable on Education , Shelby County Schools. September 7, 2017.

• DACA protesters turn out in Memphis for a third night, Commercial Appeal. September 6, 2017.

• Cohen criticizes, Kustoff commends 6-month DACA wind-down, Memphis Daily News. September 6, 2017.

• Getting immigrant students to show up at Memphis schools was already hard. Ending DACA makes it harder, Chalkbeat. September 6, 2017.

• Reaction to DACA being rescinded, Local Memphis. September 5, 2017.

• Memphis DACA recipient says she feels "betrayed" after announcement program will be phased out, WREG News Channel 3. September 5, 2017.

• Memphis' immigrant community says its dreams don't end with termination of DACA, Memphis Flyer. September 5, 2017.

• School leaders in Memphis and Nashville pledge to stick by immigrant students as changes loom, Chalkbeat. September 5, 2017.

• Vigil held downtown to bring awareness to DACA, FOX 13. September 5, 2017.

• Memphis immigrant students bury 'dreams,' protest end of DACA, Commercial Appeal. August 4, 2017.

• Local DACA recipients worry about future, Local Memphis. September 4, 2017.

• Downtown protest calls for new DACA on eve of Trump immigration decision, Memphis Daily News. August 4, 2017.

• Dreamers United hold protest downtown anticipating DACA announcement from President Trump, WREG News Channel 3. September 4, 2017.

August 2017

• "Latino Memphis marks political turn in Trump era" Memphis Daily News. August 31, 2017.

• "Resolution supporting immigrant students passes Shelby County Schools board" Commercial Appeal. August 30, 2017.

• "Latino Memphis invites community members to welcome diversity" WREG News Channel 3. August 29, 2017.

• "As Latino Memphis criticizes immigration enforcement, corporate backers stay on board" The Commercial Appeal. August 29, 2017.

• "Undocumented youth pursuing American dreams" Commercial Appeal. August 25, 2017.

• SCS proposes resolution to welcome all students regardless of immigration status" WMCTV News Channel 5. August 23, 2017.

• "Latino Memphis and citizens of Memphis march to defend DACA" WREG News Channel 3. August 19, 2017.

• "Latino Memphis, along with local activists, holds march Saturday to defend DACA" Local Memphis. August 19, 2017.

• "Immigration fights could end a young career" Commercial Appeal. August 18, 2017.

• "Memphis police are gearing up for 2 major demonstrations this weekend" Local Memphis. August 17, 2017.

• "Three indicted for illegally living in Memphis" FOX 13. August 10, 2017.

• "Unpredictable and brutal ICE raids are allowing Trump to rule by fear" In These Times. August 8, 2017.

• "First day of school begins with greetings, hopes" Memphis Daily News. August 8, 2017.

• "Immigrant families get cheerful welcome on first day of school in Memphis" Commercial Appeal. August 7, 2017.

• "Activists upset over ICE operations last month in Memphis" Local Memphis. August 3, 2017.

• "Latino Memphis travels to Nashville for GOP dinner" WMCTV News Channel 5. August 3, 2017.

• "Students, Latino Memphis take trip to Nashville to defend DACA" FOX 13. August 3, 2017.

• "Leaders say recent immigrant arrests have community on edge" WMCTV News Channel 5. August 3, 2017.

• "Feds say 83 immigrants arrested in Tennessee, nearby states last week, most 'noncriminal'" Commercial Appeal. August 2, 2017.

• "Why unauthorized immigrants can't just wait in line" Commercial Appeal. August 2, 2017.

July 2017

• "Law enforcement provides survey to gage community's interactions with police" FOX 13. July 31, 2017.

• "Shelby County Schools: immigration raids should not impact education" WREG News Channel 3. July 28, 2017.

• "Latino Memphis holds news conference on ICE operations" Local Memphis. July 28, 2017.

• "Cohen seeks answers about recent ICE raids across Shelby County" Memphis Flyer. July 28, 2017.

• "Many families living in fear after recent ICE raids" FOX 13. July 28, 2017.

• "Memphis-area schools tell immigrant families their data is safe" Commercial Appeal. July 28, 2017.

• "Latino Memphis fires back at ICE after 'abusive' raids split up families" WMCTV News Channel 5. July 28, 2017. 

• "Fake ICE bounty hunter wanted for robbing Hispanic men" WMCTV News Channel 5. July 27, 2017.

• "Latino Memphis Mobilizes in Response to ICE Surge" Memphis Flyer. July 27, 2017.

• "Police issue robbery warrant for bondsman in immigration video" Commercial Appeal. July 27, 2017.

• "Un hombre se hace pasar por 'casarecompenzas' y extorsiona a inmigrantes indocumentados" Univision. July 26, 2017.

• "Jessica Dominguez denuncia el caso de sujeto en Tennessee que estaría extorsionando a hispanos" Univision. July 26, 2017.

• "Activist confronts Memphis bail bondsman targeting immigrants in video" Commercial Appeal. July 26, 2017.

• "Fake Bail Bondsman Accused of Extorting Local Immigrants" Local Memphis. July 26, 2017.

• "Fake bounty hunter threatens local immigrants" FOX 13. July 26, 2017.

• "Activists race federal agents as 'surge' in immigration arrests continues" Commercial Appeal. July 25, 2017.

• "Many in Memphis Hispanic community living in fear after raid by ICE" FOX 13. July 25, 2017.

• "More sighting of ICE arresting people in Latino communities " WREG News Channel 3. July 25, 2017.

• "ICE raid leaves community in fear" WMCTV News Channel 5. July 24, 2017.

• "ICE Agents Arrest People In Hispanic Community, Activists Concerned" Local Memphis. July 24, 2017. 
   

June 2017

• "Jeff Sessions is already leaving his mark on America" The Economist. June 15, 2017.

May 2017

• "Planned Parenthood Opens New Memphis Clinic to Better Serve Latino Residents" Rewire. May 24, 2017.

• "Latino Memphis Festival Features Memphis In May Honored Country, Colombia" Local Memphis. May 13, 2017.

• "5 Things To Do This Weekend: 5/12 – 5/14" I Love Memphis Blog. May 12, 2017.

• "Fiesta at the Park! Latino Memphis Festival 2017" I Love Memphis Blog. May 12, 2017.

• "Celebrate Colombia at Latino Memphis Festival 2017 " Choose 901. May 11, 2017

• "Five Things To Do This Weekend in Memphis: May 12th-14th" Memphis Magazine. May 11, 2017.

• "Memphis in May partnering with Latino Memphis" Local Memphis. May 10, 2017

• "Greek and Latino Festival highlight weekend events" Commercial Appeal. May 8, 2017.

• "Hundreds March in Memphis Day Without Immigrants Event" Memphis Daily News. May 2, 2017

• "March held downtown for Internatinal Workers' Day" FOX 13. May 1, 2017.

• "People Ralied Across An Estimated 50 Cities Monday To Show Support For Immigrants" May 1, 2017.

• "Local Activists March For 'A Day Without Immigrants'" Local Memphis. May 1, 2017.

• "Latino Memphis joins 'Day Without Immigrants'" Commercial Appeal. May 1, 2017.

• "Hundreds march through downtown for 'Day without immigrants' protest" WMCTV News Channel 5. May 1, 2017.

• "Immigration protest draws hundreds in Memphis" Commercial Appeal. May 1, 2017.

April 2017

• "The Ultimate Guide to May Events in Memphis" Choose901. April 30, 2017.

• "ChangeMakers: Mauricio Calvo" CityCurrent. April 2017.

• "Register Your Teams Now: Choose901 + Latino Memphis Festival Announce Salsa Making Championship" Choose901. April 20, 2017.

• "Mid-South groups prepare for 'a day without immigrants'" WMCTV News Channel 5. April 18, 2017.

• "Memphis immigration advocates plan May 1 march" Commercial Appeal. April 18, 2017.

• "Undocumented Tennessee Students Denied In-State Tuition" Memphis Flyer. April 13, 2017.

• "Mauricio Calvo – lgbt ally" Focus Magazine. April 2017.

March 2017

• "Immigrants a vital part of 901 salsa" Commercial Appeal. March 3, 2017.

February 2017

• "Waters: Can't fix immigration by breaking up families" Commercial Appeal. February 28, 2017.

• "Latino Memphis Urges Latino Community Prepare For The Worst In Face Of Deportations" Local Memphis. February 23, 2017.

• "Group urges undocumented Memphians to create emergency plan" WMCTV News Channel 5. February 23, 2017.

• "Memphis Hispanic group tells immigrants: Prepare for arrest" Commercial Appeal. February 22, 2017.

• "Claudia Towell of Latino Memphis: FACES of Memphis" StyleBlueprint. February 20, 2017.

• "#adaywithoutimmigrants in Memphis; Not Quantifiable, But Noticeable" Memphis Flyer. February 16, 2017.

• "Day Without Immigrants' impact scattered in Memphis area" Commercial Appeal. February 16, 2017.

• "Man robbed at gunpoint believes Latinos are being targeted" WMCTV News Channel 5. February 13, 2017.

January 2017

• "Immigrant advocates in Tennessee condemn Trump's executive orders" The Tennessean. January 25, 2017.

• "This art speaks to immigrant rights" Commercial Appeal. January 14, 2017.

December 2016

• "Best Parties of 2016" Commercial Appeal. December 27, 2016.

• "Commercial Appeal. December 15, 2016.At immigration forum, future in doubt"
  "Keeping Diversity, Inclusion in America" Memphis Daily News. December 9, 2016.

• "Latino Memphis and its concerns about Trump" Talk Memphis Podcast. December 15, 2016.

November 2016

• "15 Memphis Gift Ideas That Give Back" Choose901. November 22, 2016.

• "Memphis Latinos, Muslims react to Trump's election" Commercial Appeal. November 10, 2016.

• "Trump victory brings mixed reactions in Mid-South" WMCTV News Channel 5. November 9, 2016.

• " Choose901. November 8, 2016.Latino Memphis Joins Memphis in May to Celebrate Colombia in 2017"
  "Tragedy brings city’s resources to the forefront" WREG News Channel 3. November 1, 2016.

• " The Globe and Mail. November 8, 2016.New president will inherit a profoundly divided United States"

• "Party Line: It's all in black-and-white at Day of the Dead Fiesta" Commercial Appeal. November 4, 2016.

October 2016

• "Latino Memphis to celebrate Day of Dead with fundraiser" Commercial Appeal. October 26, 2016.

• "Cervantes Helps Latino Memphians Stay Connected" Memphis Daily News. October 14, 2016.

• "Día de los Muertos Fiesta 10/28" Choose901. October 11, 2016.

• "The 9:01: The Memphis renaissance, the new generation" Commercial Appeal. October 11, 2016.

September 2016

• "La Prensa Latina. September 30, 2016.Young Students, the Promise of the Future for Latinos in the U.S."

• "Commercial Appeal. September 17, 2016.Programs Promote College Access"
  "The Community Foundation Goes 'Beyond the Classroom' to Serve Mid-South Students" Teach901. September 13, 2016.

• "Memphis Daily News. September 15, 2016.Foundation to Evaluate After-School Programs"

• "Community Foundation reaches Beyond the Classroom to serve Mid-South students" Community Foundation of Greater Memphis. September 13, 2016.

August 2016

• " Chalkbeat. August 30, 2016.Here’s what five Latino students have to say about their school experience in Memphis"

• " Memphis Daily News. August 29, 2016.Leadership Luncheon"

• "Migrant student in Memphis left out of first week of school" The Commercial Appeal. August 15, 2016.

• " WREG News Channel 3. August 29, 2016.Latino Memphis community hopes new MPD leadership means change"

• " Memphis Daily News. August 27, 2016.Latino Memphis Leadership Luncheon"

• "It’s Children Against Federal Lawyers in Immigration Court" The New York Times. August 20, 2016.

July 2016

• "Choose 901. July 26, 2016.Latino Memphis Congreso"

• "Migrant student says dream deferred in Shelby County Schools; district responds to investigation" The Commercial Appeal. July 21, 2016.

• "SCS Under Investigation For Handling Of Migrant Students" Local Memphis. July 21, 2016.

• "Every life is sacred, diversing of dignity" The Commercial Appeal. July 16, 2016.

June 2016 

• "Shelby County’s population growing older, more diverse, census estimates show" The Commercial Appeal. June 26, 2016

• “Supreme Court’s Decision on Immigration Case Affects Millions of Unauthorized Immigrants” New York Times. June 23, 2016.

• "DAPA/DACA Press Release" Latino Memphis. June 23, 2016.

• "Important Role of CorporateSupport for Nonprofits" The Daily News. June 21, 2016.

• "Young Memphis mom faces deportation after failed deal with feds” The Commercial Appeal. June 14, 2016.

• "Opportunities" WKNO Spark TV Show. June 17, 2016.

May 2016

• "Latino Memphis reaches people who feel isolated from the mainstream" Better Tennessee. May 2016.

• "Latino Memphis recognizes students for volunteer work, academic excellence" WREG News Channel 3. May 19, 2016.

• "Overton Park packs in visitors for events Saturday" The Commercial Appeal. May 7, 2016.

April 2016

• "Bill to grant in-state tuition to students with immigration problems fails in Tenn. legislature" The Commercial Appeal. April 21, 2016.

• "Private Contractor Makes Milliions off GPS Trackers for Immigrants" Memphis Flyer. April 7, 2016