Kakande, Yasin
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Essential Hands, Invisible Labor: The Lives of Black Migrants in America, 2023
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Identifier: cw_2023spring_kakande_yasin.pdf
Overview
"This thesis is my personal story of just how elusive the American Dream can be. I share my struggle as I work long shifts as a caregiver and Uber driver to make ends meet while I apply for legal status, hoping to bring my wife and children. But this is more than just my story. It serves as a clarifying backdrop for the global migrant crisis and a rallying cry for change. Here, I share not only my personal experiences as someone who has to take 3D (dirty, dangerous, and demeaning) jobs to...
Dates:
2023