April 16th 6-8pm
Join us for a powerful and timely event centered on the Humanizing Deportation project, a groundbreaking digital storytelling initiative that amplifies the voices and lived experiences of people affected by contemporary immigration policies. Founded in 2016, Humanizing Deportation is a collaborative, community-based archive that documents personal narratives through video, audio, and written testimonios, offering an essential counter-narrative to dominant discourses on migration and criminalization.
During this event, members of the Humanizing Deportation research team will reflect on the project’s origins, its evolution over nearly a decade, and the urgent political and social contexts that have shaped its work. Presenters will share a selection of stories from the archive, highlighting the wide range of themes it engages: from family separation, exile, belonging, and transnational life. These narratives humanize policy debates and serve as critical tools for education, advocacy, and public scholarship.
Following the presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with the research team during an interactive Q&A session. This conversation will invite dialogue on the project’s impact, ethical storytelling practices, and the role of digital humanities in documenting migration experiences.
We invite students, educators, community members, and all those interested in migration, storytelling, and social justice to join us for this meaningful exchange.