Call-in talk program on "the issues, problems, solutions, and successes of recent immigrants" to the U.S. Guests Ratha Yem, MA Executive Office of Public Safety; Donaldo Macedo, director of the English as a Second Language Program at UMass Boston; and Efrain Fuentes, director of multicultural services, at the MA Department of Mental Health discuss immigrant literacy and educational problems; disparities in how immigrants from certain countries are treated--particularly southeast Asians and Hispanics; anti-immigrant bias, racism and violence; difficulties accessing the legal system, and confronting the myth that immigrants are "taking" jobs, social services, and benefits from American citizens. "From the Source is a talk show featuring in depth conversations on local public affairs, as well as having listeners call-in to ask questions."
