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The black immigrant population has increased fivefold since the 1980s according to a report this year from the Pew Research Center . Immigrants made up 10 percent of the black population in the U.S. in a 2016 population survey. And now, thanks to the United States Digital Service (USDS) and their partnership with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the immigration processes are becoming more efficient and, in turn, more accessible. USDS has partnered with USCIS to create modern tools and systems for processing immigration applications, made green card renewals faster through a streamlined review process, and introduced iPads into interviews for better applicant experience. These modern systems enabled USCIS to build online applications, where immigrants can apply for naturalization and renew their green card online. Now, USCIS’s new online applications help people find the immigration options that work for them and their unique situations, providing more accessibility...
Editorial Note: Opinions and thoughts are the author’s own and not those of AFROTECH™. Washington, D.C ., has long been a hub for Black individuals seeking community and opportunity. Known affectionately as “Chocolate City,” the area is home to a thriving population of Black professionals who live, work, and play in the region. D.C. is not only the home of prestigious HBCUs like Howard University but also serves as the political heart of the United States, with most career opportunities tied to government work. Companies such as Booz Allen Hamilton and Deloitte offer consulting roles that bridge the gap between the private sector and government. As interest grows from both the government and the technology industry to strengthen their collaboration, career opportunities at the intersection of these sectors — at the federal, state, and local levels — are expected to rise. This is an emerging opportunity that aspiring professionals should pay attention to. In this article, I’ll...
The American Ballet Theatre has a new Black leader that’s set to make history. Since the beginning of time, the world of ballet has been a white-dominated space. Now Janet Rollé is here to not only make history but also serve as proof that we belong in any space. According to CNN, Rollé will make history as the first Black person to lead the American Ballet Theatre, one of the country’s most prestigious ballet companies This is a dream come true for Rollé who credits her mother, a Jamaican immigrant, who introduced her to her first dance class at the age of eight, thus setting the tone for what would ultimately become a future career. “Through dance, I learned how to be a professional, the value of discipline and technique, and my love for the creative process,” said Rollé in an official statement. “These lessons have always been at the core of my professional life and work.” Previously, Rollé worked as the general manager for Beyoncé’s Parkwood Entertainment for five years where...