Although all students in the United States have the right to public education regardless of immigration status, immigrant children can face unique challenges in our school systems. This month, summer intern Karis Cooper interviewed Molly Hegwood, Executive Director of English Learners in Nashville Metropolitan Schools to learn how Nashville supports English Language Learners.
Read MoreOn August 1, Nashvilleans will elect some of the local officials who run our schools, courts, and more. In this article: what positions are on the ballot, what they do, and why it matters!
Read MoreFor many LGBTQ+ individuals, the month of June is a time to celebrate and reflect on the journey towards embracing their authentic selves. Love and acceptance, which are at the heart of these celebrations, sometimes make it easy to forget that not every LGBTQ+ person is lucky enough to live safely after coming out.
Read MoreGet ready for the August 1 election by learning about voter eligibility, registration requirements, and rights restoration!
Read MoreVoter education and voter mobilization help create a government that is responsive to the needs of all Americans, including immigrants. For the next few months, we’ll be sharing nonpartisan information about when and where to vote, educating voters about their rights at the polls, and explaining what is on the ballot.
Read MoreThrough advocacy and legal services, we are building a better state for all.
Read MoreNashville artist and TSU professor Mike Mitchell, also known as mikewindy, is selling one of his latest works to benefit TNJFON. Advocacy and Education Coordinator Hannah Smalley interviewed him last week about his vision for the piece, the role of art in building community, and why he supports TNJFON!
Read MoreThanks to new Senior Staff Attorney Emily Stotts, TNJFON is expanding our practice to include full representation before the Memphis Immigration Court! TNJFON is now the only not-for-profit law firm in Nashville offering full representation before this Court. Learn how this changes our practice and why representation in Immigration Court is so important.
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