Essential Hands, Invisible Labor: The Lives of Black Migrants in America, 2023
Scope and Content Note
The series contains Master's theses from 1943 to present. The theses consist of either a production book and a media component or solely a production book. The production books were originally submitted as physical bound copies, but were later submitted digitally. The physical production books are stored offsite and the digital production books are stored in the College's preservation repository.
The media components consist of U-matic tapes, VHS tapes, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-rays and changed to digital submissions in 2020. There are also a handful of audiocassette tapes and one USB. The media components are stored onsite at the Archives.
Dates
- 2023
Creator
- Kakande, Yasin (Author, Person)
Conditions Governing Use
The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.
Extent
116 pages (116 pages)
Language of Materials
From the record group: English
From the record group: Chinese
From the record group: Spanish; Castilian
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 survive, but the stories of other migrants I have met along the way as well. It is a rare and emotional insider's look at what it's like to leave everything for a better life for your family, only to be blocked at every turn. My own harrowing journey as a Black African essential worker points toward an enlightened path away from corporate greed and exploitation, introducing a different political conversation about why I, and so many fellow migrants, are looking westward for better lives." -- Abstract
Physical Location
RG 010.01B Writing, Literature & Publishing
Physical Description
116 pages
Repository Details
Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository
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Boston Massachusetts 02116 United States
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