A few months ago I read about French-Canadian immigration into the U.S. from the 1840s to 1930s. Evidently, some of these immigrants established "Little Canadas." I'd like to learn more about them. [more inside]
posted by Korou on Aug 31, 2009 - 17 answers

Can anyone tell me the percentage of children of illegal immigrants who attend college? Specifically in Texas. We are arguing the HB 104 (in state tuition bill) in my government class and I need to know how many children of illegal immigrants who were not born in the US actually attend institutions of higher education....
posted by madmamasmith on Mar 22, 2008 - 12 answers

Looking to do a story on first-generation South/Asian immigrants in the South Bay area. Where do I start? [more inside]
posted by hobbes on Oct 24, 2007 - 4 answers

Are there any web sites participating in the Day Without Immigrants? [more inside]
posted by Mo Nickels on Apr 29, 2006 - 1 answer