Over 360 graduates received their diplomas in this spring celebration, while others had already received theirs during Trinity’s winter graduation.
Karla Núñez Pérez earned a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health and Sociology summa cum laude.
She was chosen to deliver the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) student commencement speech.
Acknowledging her experience as an undocumented immigrant from Mexico and being the first in her family to attend college, Karla received a standing ovation for sharing a courageous speech in both English and Spanish.
On the tenth anniversary of Immigrant Heritage Month, a new report has found a positive shift in the representation and perception of immigrants in American culture and media over the past ten years.
The report, released by I Stand With Immigrants, attributes this shift to the work of the immigrant rights movement.
Over the last decade, this movement has fostered a more nuanced conversation about immigration in the U.S. and has increased pro-immigrant sentiment from 43% to 67% among Americans.
The report examines the impact of cultural strategy within the immigrant rights space, highlighting its role in shifting public sentiment and sustaining immigrant protections amid turmoil.
I Stand With Immigrants has been joined by numerous organizations, community members, and elected officials who aim to celebrate and advocate for immigrant rights.
Significant progress has been made in providing legal protections for undocumented immigrants, with nearly one in five immigrants now having access to programs and policies that offer them more legal protections, compared to only one in twenty a decade ago.
Immigrant Heritage Month is a product of the I Stand With Immigrants/I Am An Immigrant Initiative, which aims to insert positive stories about immigration into the cultural conversation.
The I Stand With Immigrants (ISWI) Initiative is founded on the belief that a well-executed narrative strategy can shape culture and, in turn, influence the policies that govern our lives.
The report also delves into three major policy areas—Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and the asylum system—that have undergone substantial changes since 2010.
Since 2014, ISWI has collaborated with immigrants, allies, celebrities, elected officials, brands, businesses, universities, and organizations to stand with immigrants.
This year, ISWI encourages the community to set aside time to host their immigrant loved ones in their homes.
Whether it’s a barbecue, game night, or family dinner, these gatherings are opportunities to celebrate our shared immigrant heritage.
Participants are encouraged to post on social media and tag #IHM2024 and #CelebrateImmigrants”
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