By: Melissa, 2026-27 Levante Scholar My name is Melissa Hernandez Rojas and this name is much more than a string of letters. My name encompasses all my past, present, and... [Read more]
Who is Emily Rios?
By: Emily Rios, 2026-27 Solidaridad Intern Hola! My name is Emily Rios, and I am from Willow Springs, North Carolina. I am currently a student at North Carolina State University,... [Read more]
Labor Rights Are Human Rights
By: Gerardo Granillo, SAF Board Member Labor rights must be recognized as fundamental human rights Labor rights must be recognized as fundamental human rights because they protect every person's ability... [Read more]
Rights Without Borders
By: Carolina Mendez, SAF Board Member “In every journey, your rights follow you along.” I saw this message on a wall at a migrant shelter in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, in... [Read more]
Finding My Purpose Through Legal Service
By: Michael Diaz-Badillo, 2026 ITF Intern at South Carolina Legal Services My time at South Carolina Legal Services (SCLS) served to me as an important step towards my future career.... [Read more]
What This Summer Taught Me
By: Kevin Romo, 2026 ITF Intern at Hispanic Federation This summer with Student Action with Farmworkers (SAF), I learned that one of the biggest issues facing farmworkers is not only... [Read more]
Working With What We Have
By: Grace Macklin, 2026 ITF intern at Good Samaritan Clinic I should have seen it coming, but wishful thinking kept me from doing so. The biggest issue I witnessed this... [Read more]
Stories from the Fields
By: Cristian Gutierrez, 2026 ITF Intern at the North Carolina Farmworkers Project Over the last month working with the North Carolina Farmworkers Project (NCFWP), I have had the opportunity to... [Read more]
Beyond what the eyes can see
By: Valeria Carranza-Rueda, 2026 ITF intern at the Farmworker Advocacy Network Coming into this experience, I was placed in the theater group, which I was a bit wary of since I... [Read more]
Workshop Overview with UFE
By: Alexandra Paz, 2026 ITF Intern at United for Fair Economy On Saturday, June 6, my placement hosted a workshop centered on popular education and storytelling. The workshop brought together... [Read more]