Stories
The Role of Immigrants in Mental Healthcare Services
Since the start of the Covid-19 crisis, ample attention has been paid to the value and demand for frontline healthcare workers such as doctors, nurses, respiratory technicians, and care aides. However, as the nation enters into its seventh month dealing with Covid-19, other forms of healthcare services… Read More
New Americans in Jersey City
New Americans in Jersey City Download New research from New American Economy (NAE) released today in partnership with Jersey City highlights how immigrants are both essential to the city’s rapid response efforts and especially vulnerable due to gaps in our federal relief package, language… Read More
New Americans in Minneapolis
New Americans in Minneapolis Download New research from New American Economy (NAE), released in partnership with the City of Minneapolis, highlights how immigrants are both essential to the city’s rapid response efforts and especially vulnerable due to gaps in our federal relief packages, language… Read More
The Role of Immigrant School Nurses During Covid-19
As many schools reopen across the country, data shows that immigrant school nurses are working on the front lines to help protect students and staff members during the Covid-19 pandemic, assessing potential coronavirus cases, developing immunization plans, and communicating with families about students’ healthcare needs. However, at a time when… Read More
Building America: Immigrants in Construction and Infrastructure-Related Industries
During the Covid-19 pandemic, immigrants are playing critical roles in construction, infrastructure, and related industries that are essential to keeping America running, including in specific fields like utilities, transportation, and affordable housing. Immigrant workers in these industries will also be essential to the economic recovery and rebuilding process in the… Read More
New Americans in Shenandoah Valley
Read the Brief: New Americans in Shenandoah Valley Download Now New research from New American Economy (NAE) released today in partnership with Refugee Council USA and Church World Service Virginia highlights how immigrants are both essential to Shenandoah Valley’s rapid response efforts and especially… Read More
Assessing Language Barriers for Immigrant Entrepreneurs
As job creators for local communities, many immigrant entrepreneurs face significant language barriers to access financial aid and other assistance as they struggle to recover from the recession caused by COVID-19. Our analysis of data from the American Community Survey shows that more than one in five… Read More
Toolkit: Supporting Immigrant and Refugee Entrepreneurs
Small business owners have been hit hard by the pandemic, and this is especially true for immigrant and refugee entrepreneurs, who are more likely to work in vulnerable industries like hospitality or personal services and experience barriers like limited English proficiency. At the same time, immigrant communities have helped drive… Read More
Back to School: A Look at the Internet Access Gap
With the coronavirus pandemic still ongoing, many students, parents, and teachers are preparing to start the new school year online. However, access to the internet, and high-speed broadband internet (e.g. cable, fiber optic, or DSL) in particular, is highly unequal. Data shows that low-income households disproportionately lack access to broadband… Read More
New Americans in Tulsa
Read the Brief: New Americans in Tulsa Download Now New research from New American Economy (NAE) released today in partnership with the City of Tulsa highlights how immigrants are both essential to Tulsa’s rapid response efforts and especially vulnerable due to gaps in our… Read More
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