Angel Island, and Why the U.S. Has Historically Used Islands to Isolate, Process, and Deter Immigrants

NOV 4, 202430 MIN
70 Million

Angel Island, and Why the U.S. Has Historically Used Islands to Isolate, Process, and Deter Immigrants

NOV 4, 202430 MIN

Description

We take a deeper look at the creation and enduring legacy of the country’s first detention center, Angel Island, and examine how the past reflects the complexities of today’s immigration matrix. Reporter Andrea Gutierrez visits Angel Island and hears from a Chinese descendant whose ancestor fought against her deportation in the 1920’s. Find an annotated transcript at our website here. Find more information—including transcripts and resource guides—visit 70MillionPod.com (Here). Follow @70MillionPod.