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Cristina Ibarra has created a range of award-winning films chronicling the Mexico-US border, Mexican traditions, and coming-of-age stories, with the border serving as a muse for her work

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Filmmaker Cristina Ibarra on her movie The Infiltrators, coming to theaters today

The docu-thriller tells the true story of young immigrants who are detained by Border Patrol on purpose to expose the injustices of the system. Interview by Elizabeth Dickson Cristina Ibarra grew up along the Mexico-United States border in El Paso, Texas, and in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico,“straddling both cities between two nations”, as she recounts. Initially studying Law, she discovered Chicana and media studies, and quickly realized that her passion laid in filmmaking. Since moving to New York City 16 years...

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Cooking from the pantry

Here are our ideas to turn pantry staples like pasta, canned tomatoes and grains into complete meals Allie Ginwala and we’ll add to this list. READ ALSO: NWNY Covid-19 resource list for immigrant women, from food access and financial support to reliable sources of information about the virus. GrainsCanned beans saladCanned black beans and corn make the base for this affordable and quick dinner. Toss them in a bowl and season to your liking. You can dress it up with whatever...

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Covid-19 in NYC: our community shares stories of quarantine and self-isolation. Today, meet Katherine, from Russia

The pandemic is dramatically reshaping life in New York. Beyond the headlines, members of our community share their first-person accounts on navigating the outbreak. Katherine, who grew up near a nuclear plant in Russia, explains how this experience has equipped her to deal with the current health crisis READ ALSO: NWNY Covid-19 resource list for immigrant women, from food access and financial support to reliable sources of information about the virus. Text and pictures by Katherine Ocheret If you grew...

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Covid-19 resource list for immigrant women

Here are some resources we’ve compiled to help you navigate life in NYC during coronavirus, from food access and financial support to what you need to know and what to do while you’re stuck at home. Stay tuned for more updates on the blog Allie Ginwala COVID-19 GUIDANCE AND UPDATESFind out what you need to know, and make sure it’s coming from a reliable source For accurate and updated facts about what Coronavirus is, how to prevent the spread of...