Did you do anything to be born where you were? If given the choice, most of us would pick wealthy, loving families in rich countries like Italy, France, the United States, or Canada. But we don’t get to pick. We don’t do anything to earn the blessings or misfortunes we are born with. Imagine being . . .
I am of Irish and Italian ancestry, born and raised in a primarily white, suburban area of Louisville, Kentucky. I grew up knowing (and caring) very little about Mexico or why so many Mexicans come to our country. My first introduction to immigration issues came about somewhat accidentally when I moved to Chicago in my . . .
Starting next month, I’ll be back on the road presenting The Other Side of Immigration and giving talks and Q&As about immigration issues. If your university, conference, or organization is interested in hosting an event, please email booking@roygermano.com for more information. Birmingham, AL October 4, 2011, 6pm Sponsored by the University of Alabama Medical School . . .
Winner of the 2011 American Library Association Notable Video Award, "The Other Side of Immigration" explores the root causes of Mexican immigration like no other documentary.
