Podcast Episode Title:
"Undocumented Immigrant to Immigrant Rights Advocate"
Show Description:
In this powerful episode of Blue Lift, host Peggy Kingsbury sits down with Luis Mata, Government Relations Manager at the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC). Luis shares his personal story of immigrating from Guadalajara, Mexico, and navigating life as an undocumented immigrant before becoming a green card holder.
Highlights:
Exploring the critical differences between refugees and immigrants
Luis's personal journey from undocumented status to citizenship
Challenges facing refugee and immigrant communities in Tennessee
The fight to protect education rights for undocumented children
Insights into current immigration policies and their human impact
Listeners will gain a deeply personal and informative perspective on immigration, refugee rights, and the ongoing struggle for belonging and opportunity in the United States.
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About Blue Lift and Peggy Kingsbury:
Peggy grew up in GA and attended the University of Georgia. With an undergraduate and a masters degree in Criminal Justice Peggy is keenly interested in how politics and public safety intersect. Peggy is also an entrepreneur, small business owner, and lover of the outdoors. Peggy became focused on politics in Tennessee when the supermajority legislature began making headlines for silencing voices, enacting laws targeting underrepresented people and refusing to listen to their constituents.
Join Peggy for BlueLift as she interviews influencers and candidates in Tennessee politics with a focus on Williamson County and middle Tennessee.
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