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Define American We're changing the conversation about immigrants, identity, and citizenship. Join us!

🎙️ We have something else to celebrate! The Define American Podcast, hosted by our founder Jose Antonio Vargas, has been...
10/19/2026

🎙️ We have something else to celebrate! The Define American Podcast, hosted by our founder Jose Antonio Vargas, has been nominated for an Anthem Award.

At its heart, the podcast creates space for conversations that challenge assumptions, explore what it means to belong, and rethink who gets to be part of the American story.
Help us bring this recognition home!

Public voting is open through October 29, and your vote can make a difference.

🗳️ Show the podcast some love and vote here: https://celebrate.anthemawards.com/PublicVoting?utm_campaign=anthem6_currententrant_finalistnotification_101326&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cio #/2026/belonging-inclusion/content-media/non-profit

Thank you for tuning in and being part of the conversation. đź’›

While you're at it, check out the podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4ddc91jMC-btqtEsvgsqkdNp7PtD_IFs&si=IDmnD1m40tqxQxwK

Big news! 🎉 StoryLab by Define American is a finalist for an Anthem Award!Through storytelling, research, and creative c...
10/19/2026

Big news! 🎉 StoryLab by Define American is a finalist for an Anthem Award!

Through storytelling, research, and creative collaboration, StoryLab works to transform how immigrants and immigration are represented in media and culture, building a future where everyone belongs.

Now, we need your support! 🗳️ Public voting is open through October 29. Cast your vote for StoryLab and help us celebrate the power of storytelling to shape a more inclusive world.

Vote for StoryLab today: https://celebrate.anthemawards.com/PublicVoting?utm_campaign=anthem6_currententrant_finalistnotification_101326&utm_medium=email&utm_source=cio #/2026/belonging-inclusion/content-media/

Thank you for being part of this work and helping us move the story forward. đź’›

While you're at it, check out StoryLab: storylab.defineamerican.com

In the fourth TV impact study by Define American data proved that in recent years Latine representation on screen has st...
10/15/2026

In the fourth TV impact study by Define American data proved that in recent years Latine representation on screen has steadily declined.

Against that backdrop Netflix’s Wednesday portrayal of the iconic spooky Addams family is more necessary now than ever, showing exactly what's at stake, and what becomes possible when Hollywood gets immigrant stories right.

As we wrap up , swipe to learn more about how the show is uplifiting Latine representation.

Check out our report: https://bit.ly/changethenarrative2026

🇵🇭 Filipino history is American history. 🇺🇸This , we honor and celebrate the diverse stories of all Filipinos cultivat...
10/05/2026

🇵🇭 Filipino history is American history. 🇺🇸

This , we honor and celebrate the diverse stories of all Filipinos cultivating their culture and history, while continuing to expand the definition of home.

🗣️📣Big news: StoryLab by Define American has been nominated for a Lovie Award! 🎉If you’re not familiar, The Lovie Awards...
10/01/2026

🗣️📣Big news: StoryLab by Define American has been nominated for a Lovie Award! 🎉

If you’re not familiar, The Lovie Awards are the European sister to the Webby Awards, recognizing standout digital work, creativity, and innovation from across Europe and around the world.

We’re especially excited to see StoryLab recognized for helping storytellers learn, create, and imagine new possibilities for stories about immigration and belonging.

Now, we need your help! The public can vote for their favorite Lovie nominees, and voting is open through October 16.

If you believe stories can change culture and expand who gets to belong, we’d love your vote. 💛

🗳️ Vote for StoryLab: https://vote.lovieawards.com/PublicVoting #/2026/websites-mobile-sites/general-desktop-mobile-sites/education

Did you know Latine immigrant representation on TV has hit an all-time low from 50% in 2020 to 23% today? At a moment wh...
09/18/2026

Did you know Latine immigrant representation on TV has hit an all-time low from 50% in 2020 to 23% today?

At a moment when immigrant communities are at the center of national conversations, Latine immigrant stories are disappearing from the screen. This and beyond, we must invest in Latine creators, writers, and storytellers who can bring these communities to the screen with the complexity they deserve.

https://bit.ly/changethenarrative2026

From farms and factories to classrooms, hospitals, restaurants, and small businesses, immigrants are part of the work th...
09/07/2026

From farms and factories to classrooms, hospitals, restaurants, and small businesses, immigrants are part of the work that keeps America going.

This , we recognize the people whose work helps our communities and our country thrive.

Not everyone has a fixed stance on immigration. In fact, our research with Harmony Labs found that 33% of Americans are...
09/02/2026

Not everyone has a fixed stance on immigration.

In fact, our research with Harmony Labs found that 33% of Americans are open to transforming their political views.

Stories about family, food, work, faith, humor, and community highlight the everyday moments that remind us how much we have in common. When immigration isn't treated as the whole story we are able to see the full spectrum of what being human means.

Donate today to help us turn research into stories that can move real people.

defineamerican.com/donate

If we want to change the way people think about immigration, we have to change the stories that shape the narrative.Defi...
08/19/2026

If we want to change the way people think about immigration, we have to change the stories that shape the narrative.

Define American 's original research shows that when audiences form meaningful connections with immigrant characters on screen, those connections can influence how they think and feel about immigrants in real life.

That’s why our work with writers, filmmakers, showrunners, and studios helps create more humanized immigrant stories that build connection, challenge assumptions, and change minds.

Your support helps us shape culture and what we believe is possible.

Make a pledge today : defineamerican.com/donate

08/14/2026

Stories have the power to change how we see one another. At a time when immigrant rights are facing unprecedented challenges, we need more stories that build empathy, deepen understanding, and remind us of our shared humanity.

That’s what StoryLab by Define American is helping make possible at scale.

In the “Across Platforms” session led by Jose Antonio Vargas, a Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and Emmy-nominated filmmaker, you’ll explore how storytelling can reshape people's understanding of belonging.

Watch the full session now on StoryLab: https://storylab.defineamerican.com/session/cross-platform-storytelling

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