Jennifer Chowdhury

Jennifer Chowdhury

Jennifer Chowdhury is a journalist and writer dedicated to human rights reporting with a special focus on women of color around the world whose voices are stifled by patriarchy, systematic racism, and

9 posts
Growing up in fear: Immigration enforcement fuels mental health crisis among children of immigrants
Health

Growing up in fear: Immigration enforcement fuels mental health crisis among children of immigrants

The fear that they could lose their parents defines the daily lives of many children in immigrant families, with long-term consequences for their mental well-being

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7 Min
By: Jennifer Chowdhury
Kamala Harris at a campaign event
Gender & LGBTQIA+

What a Kamala Harris presidency could mean for the fight for abortion rights

Advocates hope Harris’ stronger position on reproductive rights will make the issue a greater priority for Democrats, in contrast to Trump

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5 Min
By: Jennifer Chowdhury
Palestinian voices sidelined at DNC despite push for representation
Politics & Democracy

Palestinian voices sidelined at DNC despite push for representation

Calls for a Palestinian American speaker at the DNC were denied, highlighting ongoing tensions with the Democratic Party over Israel’s genocide in Gaza

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4 Min
By: Jennifer Chowdhury
color photograph of a person holding a Palestinian flag with the words "Free Palestine" on it
Economy & Workers' Rights

Pro-Palestine Muslim Americans are facing collective punishment at work and school

Adil Abbuthalha felt hopeless last November while watching thousands of Palestinians die from Israel’s military offensive on Gaza. The child of Yemeni and Sri Lankan Muslim immigrants, he wanted to do something to help the Palestinian cause for resistance.   A product and data science expert at the tech company

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9 Min
By: Jennifer Chowdhury
Immigrant rights groups demand an end to the mass deportation of Haitian migrants
Immigration

Immigrant rights groups demand an end to the mass deportation of Haitian migrants

A coalition of Black advocacy groups have filed a FOIA request to uncover the abuse Haitian migrants have faced from Border Patrol agents.

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4 Min
By: Jennifer Chowdhury
New legislation protecting NYC delivery workers is just the beginning, organizers say
Economy & Workers' Rights

New legislation protecting NYC delivery workers is just the beginning, organizers say

The New York City Council has passed a historic set of bills establishing safety and security for delivery workers, but organizers say there’s still work to do.

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3 Min
By: Jennifer Chowdhury
Challenges don’t end for Afghan refugees after they enter the U.S.
Immigration

Challenges don’t end for Afghan refugees after they enter the U.S.

Aid groups are advocating for crucial funding and benefits for Afghan refugees.

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6 Min
By: Jennifer Chowdhury
Ohio pro-choice activists are gearing up for a fight against a restrictive anti-abortion bill
Gender & LGBTQIA+

Ohio pro-choice activists are gearing up for a fight against a restrictive anti-abortion bill

Following Texas’ abortion ban, Ohio’s reproductive rights organizations are keeping a watchful eye on state legislation.

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4 Min
By: Jennifer Chowdhury
How community sponsorship can expand and diversify the refugee resettlement process
Immigration

How community sponsorship can expand and diversify the refugee resettlement process

Traditionally, refugee resettlement has been largely faith-based and white, but growing involvement from communities of color could change that.

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6 Min
By: Jennifer Chowdhury

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