Immigration Awareness Week
Director Dan De Vivo discusses the screening of his documentary "Crossing Arizona" during the opening session of Immigration Awareness Week, April 8-13, 2013 at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
Immigration Awareness Week
Director Dan De Vivo discusses the screening of his documentary "Crossing Arizona" with Christa Sadler of No More Deaths in Flagstaff during the opening session of Immigration Awareness Week, April 8-13, 2013 at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff.
Immigration Awareness Week
Visitors look at images by Michael Hyatt and Rex Koningsor during the opening reception for the photography/art exhibit during Immigration Awareness Week, April 8-13, 2013 at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff.
Immigration Awareness Week
A visitor look at the "Toe Tag" exhibit by Rex Koningsor during the opening reception for the photography/art exhibit during Immigration Awareness Week, April 8-13, 2013 at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff.
Immigration Awareness Week
Visitors look at the "Toe Tag" exhibit by Rex Koningsor during the opening reception for the photography/art exhibit during Immigration Awareness Week, April 8-13, 2013 at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff.
Immigration Awareness Week
A close up of the "Toe Tag" exhibit by Rex Koningsor during the opening reception for the photography/art exhibit during Immigration Awareness Week, April 8-13, 2013 at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff.
Immigration Awareness Week
Bjorn Krondorfer, director of the Martin Springer Institute at Northern Arizona University, welcomes guests during the opening of the photography/art exhibit during Immigration Awareness Week, April 8-13, 2013 at NAU, Flagstaff.
Immigration Awareness Week
Visitors look at images by Michael Hyatt and Rex Koningsor during the opening reception for the photography/art exhibit during Immigration Awareness Week, April 8-13, 2013 at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff.
Immigration Awareness Week
The discussion, "Globalization: It Depends on Where You Stand," was presented by West Cosgrove of the Kino Border Initiative during Immigration Awareness Week, April 8-13, 2013 at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff.
Immigration Awareness Week
Robert A. Neustadt, professor of Spanish and director of Latin American Studies at NAU, introduces the discussion "Globalization: It Depends on Where You Stand" presented by West Cosgrove of the Kino Border Initiative during Immigration Awareness Week, April 8-13, 2013 at NAU, Flagstaff.
Immigration Awareness Week
The discussion "Globalization: It Depends on Where You Stand" was presented by West Cosgrove of the Kino Border Initiative during Immigration Awareness Week, April 8-13, 2013 at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff.
Immigration Awareness Week
Robert A. Neustadt, professor of Spanish and director of Latin American Studies at Northern Arizona University, talks about the fundraising album, "Border Songs," which has raised more than 23,000 dollars for the Humanitarian group No More Deaths. He spoke during Immigration Awareness Week, April 8-13, 2013 at NAU, Flagstaff.
Immigration Awareness Week
Speakers introduce the documentary "Two Americans" during Immigration Awareness Week, April 8-13, 2013 at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff.
Immigration Awareness Week
Dan De Vivo discusses his documentary "Two Americans" during Immigration Awareness Week, April 8-13, 2013 at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff. The film follows the plight of Figueroa family members who were held in detention for several months following an immigration raid by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Dept.
Immigration Awareness Week
Robert A. Neustadt, professor of Spanish and director of Latin American Studies at NAU, right, welcomes Carlos Figueroa after the screening of "Two Americans" during Immigration Awareness Week, April 8-13, 2013 at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff. Figueroa, who was held in detention for several months following an immigration raid by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Dept., is facing deportation.
Immigration Awareness Week
Director Dan De Vivo, right, welcomes the Figueroa family after the screening of "Two Americans" during Immigration Awareness Week, April 8-13, 2013 at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff. Carlos Figueroa, left, who was held in detention for several months following an immigration raid by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Dept., is facing deportation.
Immigration Awareness Week
Director Valeria Fernandez, right, discusses the documentary "Two Americans" during Immigration Awareness Week, April 8-13, 2013 at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff. The film follows the plight of Figueroa family members who were held in detention for several months following an immigration raid by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Dept.
Immigration Awareness Week
Director Valeria Fernandez, right, translates a question to the Figueroa family following the screening of the documentary "Two Americans" during Immigration Awareness Week, April 8-13, 2013 at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff. The film follows the plight of Figueroa family members who were held in detention for several months following an immigration raid by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Dept.
Immigration Awareness Week
The Figueroa family address questions from the audience following the screening of the documentary "Two Americans" during Immigration Awareness Week, April 8-13, 2013 at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff. The film follows the plight of Figueroa family members who were held in detention for several months following an immigration raid by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Dept.
Immigration Awareness Week
The Figueroa family address questions from the audience following the screening of the documentary "Two Americans" during Immigration Awareness Week, April 8-13, 2013 at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff. The film follows the plight of Figueroa family members who were held in detention for several months following an immigration raid by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Dept.
Immigration Awareness Week
Mike Wilson of Humane Borders, addresses the Figueroa family following the screening of the documentary "Two Americans" during Immigration Awareness Week, April 8-13, 2013 at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff. The film follows the plight of Figueroa family members who were held in detention for several months following an immigration raid by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Dept.
Immigration Awareness Week
Katherine Figueroa, whose YouTube video to President Obama led to her appearance before a Congressional hearing, talks about the pain and frustration after her parents were detained following an immigration raid by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Dept. Figueroa and her family attended the screening of the documentary "Two Americans" during Immigration Awareness Week, April 8-13, 2013 at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff.
Immigration Awareness Week
Director Dan De Vivo speaks after the screening of the documentary "Two Americans" during Immigration Awareness Week, April 8-13, 2013 at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff. The film follows the plight of Figueroa family members who were held in detention for several months following an immigration raid by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Dept.
Immigration Awareness Week
Carlos Figueroa reacts to the screening of "Two Americans" during Immigration Awareness Week, April 8-13, 2013 at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff. Figueroa, who was held in detention for several months following an immigration raid by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Dept., is facing deportation.
Immigration Awareness Week
Audience members address the Figueroa family after the screening of "Two Americans" during Immigration Awareness Week, April 8-13, 2013 at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff. Carlos Figueroa, who was held in detention for several months following an immigration raid by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Dept., is facing deportation.
Immigration Awareness Week
Christa Sadler of No More Deaths in Flagstaff hugs Sandra Figueroa after the screening of "Two Americans" during Immigration Awareness Week, April 8-13, 2013 at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff. Sandra's husband, Carlos, was held in detention for several months following an immigration raid by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Dept., and is facing deportation.
Immigration Awareness Week
Robert A. Neustadt, professor of Spanish and director of Latin American Studies at NAU, right, introduces Mike Wilson of Humane Borders prior to the discussion "Border Patrol in Indian County: Threat to Native Sovereignty" during Immigration Awareness Week, April 8-13, 2013 at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff.
Immigration Awareness Week
Mike Wilson of Humane Borders discusses "Border Patrol in Indian County: Threat to Native Sovereignty" during Immigration Awareness Week, April 8-13, 2013 at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff.
Immigration Awareness Week
Mike Wilson of Humane Borders discusses "Border Patrol in Indian County: Threat to Native Sovereignty" during Immigration Awareness Week, April 8-13, 2013 at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff.
Immigration Awareness Week
Mike Wilson of Humane Borders points to all the red dots that indicate bodies found along the Mexico / Arizona border during the past few years during the discussion "Border Patrol in Indian County: Threat to Native Sovereignty" during Immigration Awareness Week, April 8-13, 2013 at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff.
Immigration Awareness Week
Mike Wilson of Humane Borders discusses "Border Patrol in Indian County: Threat to Native Sovereignty" during Immigration Awareness Week, April 8-13, 2013 at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff.
The contentious, and at times faceless and obscure, immigration debate was brought home to those who attended the inaugural Immigration Awareness Week program, April 8-13, 2013 at Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff. The program featured documentarians, community organizers, aid workers and others who presented information on the human cost of inadequate immigration reform.
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Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2013
