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New Cohort Selected for the Gateways for Growth Challenge
WASHINGTON DC & DECATUR, GA, December 15, 2025 — The American Immigration Council (the Council) and Welcoming America, two national nonprofits, are pleased to announce that over 10 local communities have been selected to receive Gateways for Growth Challenge (G4G) awards as part of Round… Read More
A Holiday Guide: Debunking 5 Myths about Immigration in the U.S.
As families gather around the dinner table during the holidays, political debates are bound to come up—with immigration being no exception. To counter the misinformation on this contentious topic and keep the conversation productive, the American Immigration Council is here to bust five common myths about immigrants in the United… Read More
Young Poet Honored in Annual Creative Writing Contest Celebrating Immigrants
The American Immigration Council will honor Angela Du, a 5th grader attending the Chapin School in New York City, with its 27th annual Celebrate America Creative Writing Contest, which explores the immigrant experience. Read More
American Immigration Council Announces Honorees for 2024 Immigration Impact Awards
The American Immigration Council will honor an activist and a DACAmented immigrant from Oaxaca, Mexico, and a law firm founder and leading expert in immigration law, with its 2024 Immigration Impact Award. Read More
“Belonging Begins With Us” Campaign and the Team Up Project Partner on New PSA to Unite Communities Across America
The Ad Council, American Immigration Council and the Team Up Project collaborate to encourage welcoming actions in communities across the country. Read More
New Report: “The Belonging Barometer: The State of Belonging in America”
Over Zero and the Center for Inclusion and Belonging at the American Immigration Council are pleased to announce the launch of a groundbreaking new research tool and accompanying report, “The Belonging Barometer: The State of Belonging in America.” Read More
American Immigration Council Hosts New American Fellows Showcase in Brooklyn to Highlight Immigrant Voices and Advocacy
The American Immigration Council will host the New American Fellows Showcase to amplify advocacy and immigrant voices. Read More
The Center for Inclusion and Belonging Announces its Belonging Innovation Laboratory Fellowship Winners
The Center for Inclusion and Belonging at the American Immigration Council announces the twelve organizations chosen to join its inaugural Belonging Innovation Lab Fellowship to bridge differences through their community-based programs and activities. Read More
New Report: What Immigration Issues Do Americans Hold Sacred? A Psychological Journey into American Attitudes Towards Immigrants
A new report by the Center for Inclusion and Belonging at the American Immigration Council and Over Zero digs deeper into how Americans think about immigration issues, and why they feel the way that they do. Read More
The American Immigration Council Announces Commitment to Fostering a More Welcoming Nation with Support of Ad Council’s “Belonging Begins With Us” Campaign
The American Immigration Council announced its support of Belonging Begins With Us, a national campaign dedicated to fostering a more welcoming nation where everyone feels that they belong, regardless of their background or where they were born. Led by the Ad Council, the effort is supported by a broad coalition of foundations, corporations and non-profit organizations working to strengthen connections and promote belonging in communities across the country. Read More
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