Evictions went down in California during the pandemic, thanks to an eviction moratorium that protected tenants. But the housing struggles of undocumented communities aren’t being captured by authorities.
Category: Economics
Posted inEconomics
Remittances are a sign of sacrifice, resilience during pandemic
In all, people worldwide sent a total of $540 billion home last year, only dropping by 1.6% from 2019.
Posted inImmigrant Rights
Immigrants face illegal evictions and barriers to rent relief
Despite COVID-19 tenant protections and assistance programs, immigrant renters are vulnerable to threats and displacement.
Posted inMi Historia
In a year of job loss and debt, one Oaklander found silver linings
Emilia Zarate shares the struggles and the upsides of her year out of work and home with her two young children.
Posted inEconomics
Oakland’s undocumented community struggles to keep up with rent and bills
As the pandemic drags on, many undocumented Latino immigrants—barred from receiving government benefits—are feeling the strain.
Posted inMi Historia
We were happy. But when the illness appeared, things got complicated.
One member of East Oakland’s immigrant Mam community shares his story about surviving during the pandemic.