Could Houston, a City of Immigrants, Define America’s Future?

In this episode, Jose Antonio Vargas speaks with immigrant advocates Nneka Achapu and Cesar Espinosa in Houston, a city where 25% of the population is foreign-born. Meanwhile Texas Gov. Abbott has sent busloads full of immigrants to cities like Chicago and New York as inhumane political stunts. Despite red-state politics, these advocates continue to prepare for a second Trump presidency. Achapu, founder of the African Public Affairs Committee, speaks of the nuances of the Black immigrant experience, needs of new immigrants, and her thoughts on cross-cultural movement building. Espinosa, co-founder of FIEL, the largest immigrant-led civil rights organization in Houston, says Houston is ground zero for immigrants rights and what happens in Houston predicts America’s future. 🎥 Watch or listen to the full episode to explore how Houston’s immigrant population reflects America’s evolving identity and the fight for immigrant rights. 📌 Subscribe for more content on #Immigration and the American identity: bit.ly/subscribedefineamerican 💌 Join the Movement: www.defineamerican.com/subscribe 🖥️ Learn More: www.defineamerican.com 💬 Follow Define American: Instagram/Twitter/Threads: @defineamerican Jose Antonio Vargas: bsky.app/joseiswriting