In this powerful, personal talk, author and academic Juan Enriquez shares stories from inside the immigration crisis at the US-Mexico border, bringing this often-abstract debate back down to earth -- and showing what you can do every day to create a sense of belonging for immigrants. "This isn't about kids and borders," he says. "It's about us. This is about who we are, who we the people are, as a nation and as individuals."

Juan Enriquez: A personal plea for humanity at the US-Mexico border

A personal plea for humanity at the US-Mexico border

Governing through fear and cruelty creates division, failing in the long run. Compassion and kindness in governance prevail.

Absurdities believed lead to atrocities committed. The 'us versus them' dynamic shatters communities, eroding national unity.

Kindness in everyday interactions can bridge divides. Small acts of generosity toward immigrants foster a sense of belonging.

*The Untied States of America: Polarization, Fracturing, and Our Future*

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