Hidden in plain sight: Unpacking the unique challenges facing Black undocumented communities

This episode of “Dialogue” explores the complex experiences of Black undocumented immigrants in the United States. 

You’ll hear from two immigration experts and a local case manager for Immigrant Services of Champaign Urbana about the Immigration framework, along with the intersection of immigration and Black identity. 

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GUESTS: 

  • Dr. Felecia Russell 
  • Dr. Reuben A. Buford May
    • Department Head of Sociology and Sociology professor at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
  • María Jiménez 
    • Associate Director and case manager of Immigrant Services of Champaign Urbana

Penny Bradford

Patricia "Penny" Bradford is a senior majoring in journalism and minoring in public relations at the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign. She is a producer for Dialogue and a native of the Champaign-Urbana area.