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We are a narrative change organization, founded by @joseiswriting. Follow us to learn how to humanize the #immigrant narrative in #media, one story at a time.
Joined May 2011
🗣️📣JUST IN: @DefineAmerican ’s 2024 Media Reference Guide is here to help folks in media craft more diverse and nuanced #immigrantstories. Our Founder & President, @joseiswriting, previewed it at the @UNMigNetwork Annual Meeting this morning. 🔥 . ➡️:
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RT @joseiswriting: We are deporting our souls. And here we are debating Cracker Barrel. I say we because whether you like it not, we are….
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Join our monthly @defineamerican newsletter to read how we’re reshaping immigrant storytelling across media and culture. 🔗Sign up and stay connected to authentic immigrant stories.
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This #Independence Day, we’re asking what it truly means to be American. Immigrants remind us that freedom is not a destination, but a daily practice of hope, resilience, and imagination. 🇺🇸. #July4th #ImmigrantsBelong #AmericanStory #HereToStay #DefineAmerican
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📚An updated version of @joseiswriting’s memoir, Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen, featuring a new introduction and epilogue, is now available wherever books are sold.
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Clothes can start a conversation. Shop the Define American Store + support immigrant storytelling that changes minds, hearts, and culture. 🛍️ . ➡️
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🗣️Created in partnership with @PublicSourcePA, our 'Talking to Journalists' postcards help immigrants prepare to share their stories and support reporters in building trust and accountability during interviews. ⬇️ Hear from experts and learn more.
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đź“ş #AAPI immigrant stories are on the rise in the media. Shows like #TheCleaningLady & #ThePitt are spotlighting authentic Filipino characters, and they're having a real impact. Authentic stories have the power to shift minds and hearts. Learn more:
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After 31 years apart, @defineamerican's Founder and President, @joseiswriting, is finally spending this #MothersDay with his Mama. đź’› . We honor immigrant mothers whose love is an act of resistance. Help us build an America where families stay together.
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Watch, tag a mother figure, and honor her story 🌷 #TogetherWeRise #RefugeesWelcome #ImmigrantsWelcome #DefendRefuge #WeAreAllAmerica
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RT @auroraprize_: @alicegreenwald @LeymahRGbowee @GboweePeace @sunita_krishnan @prajwala_india "Audiences can shift their perspectives on i….
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RT @auroraprize_: At the heart of the Humanitarian Summit is a deep commitment to honoring those who do the hard work even when the odds ar….
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Immigrant artists shape American culture, yet most artist’ grants exclude them. "Creativity is Boundless,” is the guide to change that. Two years in, it’s still elevating immigrant artists to towards the recognition and opportunities they deserve. 🔗
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Health has no borders. In our American Dreaming report (2022), 40 immigrant storytellers shared their mental health journeys. This #WorldHealthDay and #StressAwarenessMonth, we are amplifying the stories of all immigrants. Read the full report:
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Which incredible women inspire you every day? Tag and celebrate them below! đź’ś.
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Across borders and generations, women power the stories that define America's culture, creativity, and history. ✨ . #WomensDay #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2025 #EmpowerHer #WomensHistoryMonth #CelebratingWomen #InternationalWomxnsDay
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Black immigrant representation is complex 📢.Our research findings are more relevant now than ever. We know that media has the power to create meaningful connections between fictional characters and audiences. Swipe to learn more and check out the report:
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Christian nationalism fuels anti-immigrant rhetoric—but we can shift it. Our Move Them or Lose Them research reveals who holds these beliefs, why, and how to move them toward inclusion. Learn more:
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El TĂmpano is using Define American and PublicSource PA’s “Talking to Journalists” card to protect immigrant sources and empower them to share their stories safely. Newsrooms take note—these resources are vital for ethical reporting:
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“We were trying to think, how do we balance these two things? How do we keep these people safe and tell their stories at the same time?”
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#ICYMI: @joseiswriting risked everything—leaving the U.S. after 30+ years to fight for legal status. On his birthday, we honor his leadership and courage in humanizing immigrant stories. Read his journey in @nytopinion: . #ImmigrantsMakeAmericaGreat
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After 31 years, 4 months, and 28 days—11,473 days—I’m finally documented. Arriving in Mexico City, I was flooded with emotions and questions: What is home? Who am I without America? What if American citizenship is no longer my goal?. To watch the full episode of this journey,
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