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Liliana Alvarado

Liliana Alvarado is a graduate from Oglethorpe University, with a major in Communications. She is an aspiring journalist who wishes to highlight and uplift the voices of immigrants living the South, considering she is part of the community. When she is not working or writing, you can find her playing loteria (Mexican bingo) with her family.

Liliana's Latest Articles

“No se permitirá más discusión sobre ICE”

Una mirada dentro de la reunión del comité asesor de una escuela secundaria del condado de DeKalb que silenció las preocupaciones sobre ICE

 “No more discussion about ICE will be permitted”

Inside the Dekalb County School Middle School advisory meeting that shut down concerns over ICE

Stuck in a DACA tug of war, young college educated Georgia residents’ lives are stalled

The Trump Administration has indicated it may soon accept DACA applications; but these undocumented Georgians aren't holding their breath

In Smyrna, Mexican food unites a community behind a worthwhile cause

For years, a family in Smyrna has been vending food - tacos - to make extra money. As the father’s medical bills add up, it’s a lifeline.

‘I’ll Just Have to Close My Eyes and Choose’: Atlanta’s Immigrant Voters on the Presidential Election

From now through November 5, 285 South is interviewing a cross-section of first- and second-generation immigrant voters to learn what they’re most concerned about as they head to the polls.

“I feel like there is a little bit more hope in my life right now”

285 South speaks to a mixed status married couple in Dekalb County about Biden’s latest executive order on immigration.