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The National Immigration Law Center’s Freedom to Thrive podcast, powering pro-immigrant narratives one story at a time.The podcast sheds light on immigration truths missing from the national dialogue, while centering the humanity of immigrants through storytelling.
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- Sep 24, 2026
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Ep. #308 Lord of the Rings (ft. Eric Hernandez) (opens the original)
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Our host, Hector Flores, speaks with Lumbee hoop dancer and filmmaker Eric Michael Hernandez about discovering his identity through traditional hoop dance and what it means to carry two cultures that don't always fit the boxes people expect. Together, they explore misconceptions surrounding Native American identity, the bridges being built between Native American and Latino communities, and the harsh reality of Native people being swept up by ICE.
Ep. #307 Block By Block (ft. Che Guerrero) (opens the original)
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Host Hector Flores talks with Philadelphia-based comedian, journalist, and content creator Che Guerrero about growing up undocumented for nearly 30 years, navigating work and relationships, and the role humor has played in his life. Che discusses how immigration status can shape everyday experiences and explains how he uses comedy to connect with audiences and encourage civic participation.
Ep. #306 Revolution From Within (ft. Paul Beaubrun) (opens the original)
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Freedom to Thrive is back with Haitian singer-songwriter Paul Beaubrun, who joins host Hector Flores to talk about leaving Port-au-Prince for Brooklyn at 17, his years living as a TPS recipient, and how his storied musical family's activist legacy shaped both his life and his new album, Vertières, including why he believes revolution has to start from within. NILC's Senior Policy Counsel Jennifer Ibañez Whitlock breaks down what TPS actually is, who it impacts, from Haitians to Salvadorans and b
Ep. #305 Building a Family Archive (ft. Safwat Saleem) (opens the original)
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Multidisciplinary artist Safwat Saleem joins host Hector Flores to discuss immigration, Pakistani American identity, belonging, fatherhood, and the role of art in preserving family history. Safwat shares his nearly 20-year journey to U.S. citizenship, how he documents and humanizes the immigrant experience through creative projects, and what it means to raise children between cultures.
Ep. #304 Latinas Make Luxury (ft. Cindy Castro ) (opens the original)
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Fashion designer and Cindy Castro New York founder Cindy Castro joins host Hector Flores for an inspiring conversation about fashion, immigration, culture, and entrepreneurship. Castro shares her journey of building a sustainable fashion brand, overcoming challenges as an immigrant entrepreneur, and creating opportunities for underrepresented communities in the fashion industry. Discover how grit, innovation, and cultural identity helped her create the Made by Immigrants campaign and become one
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