The US-Mexico border stretches for some 2000 miles, over mountains, through deserts and dividing cities. Each year hundreds of thousands of undocumented people cross this border. Some people are crossing for jobs, or to smuggle drugs. Others hope to reunite with their families already living in the United States. The call of the northern country is clear - US dollars are the answer for many poor people struggling in Mexico, and in Central and South...

A drama about a Guatamalan brother and sister seeking better lives. They set out for the promised land, "El Norte."

For some it was the Isle of Hope. For others, it was the Isle of Tears. For half a century, Ellis Island was America's "golden door," where entrance meant a new life and rejection meant a heartbreaking return to hopelessness. In this A&E Special, we meet an ethnically diverse group of immigrants who recall their extraordinary adventures, from the treacherous passage across the sea to the daunting challenge of starting life over in a new and foreign...

In peaceful times, the US Armed Forces are well stocked with brave men and women who voluntarily sign up to serve. However, in the event of a third catastrophic global conflict, it is possible for the U.S. government to rapidly recruit from the civilian population, thanks to the Selective Service System. In this video, we will find out where it comes from and how compulsory it really is.

What do African dance, samosas, and Japanese gardens have in common? They are all gifts the United States received from immigrants: the vibrant, multifaceted people who share their heritage and traditions to enrich the fabric of our daily lives. From Jewish delis to bagpipes, bodegas and Zen Buddhism, this joyful ABC journey is a celebration of immigrants: our neighbors, our friends.

En octubre de 2018, miles de centroamericanos avanzaron en caravana hacia Estados Unidos. Donald Trump los acusó de violentos, de terroristas, de pandilleros. Hubo brotes xenófobos. A pesar de todo, la mayoría siguió adelante. Huían de una de las partes más violentas y más miserables del mundo. Cada año, miles de personas se ponen en manos de coyotes para alcanzar el "sueño americano". Ahora, esta romería se desarrollaba a la vista de todos,...

It was the deadliest workplace accident in New York City’s history. A dropped match on the eighth floor of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory sparked a fire that killed more than a hundred innocent people trapped inside. The private industry of the American factory would never be the same.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act, known as Simpson-Mazzoli, was first introduced to Congress in 1982. It was the first comprehensive immigration bill introduced to Congress in 32 years, and became one of the most controversial topics of the mid-1980s. Florida Representative E. Clay Shaw, a proponent of stricter immigration regulations, believed that by working for less than minimum wage, illegal immigrants caused a scarcity of jobs for American...

A spacious umbrella welcomes anyone and everyone who needs shelter from the rain.