Join #beyondFLG for a special series titled Echoes from the Edge: Voices on the Margin. This series will explore in detail the actual lived experiences of immigrants in northern AZ and the individuals that help them navigate the pathway to documented status including Northern Arizona Legal Services director, Grace Vaughan, and immigration attorney, Kelly Rowe. Additionally, Chip Thomas, local artist/activist, offers some insight into experiences documenting borderlands and immigration.

In today’s episode, we are joined by Kelly Rowe, immigration attorney in northern Arizona. Kelly outlines her pathway to this role and highlights the nuanced nature of seeking documented status. She specializes in applications for victims of crime and is able to summarize how variable and uncertain the process and timing is for individuals seeking documented status.

Thank you for joining us to hear from Kelly and tune in next week for our last episode of “Echoes from the Edge: Voices on the Margin,” as we wrap up with an overview of the psychological effects of immigration related issues with commentary from local artist/activist Chip Thomas.

Ways to support as suggested by guests of this series:

• Understand the complex and nuanced nature of immigration status and have dialogue with others that include that nuance.
• Talk to neighbors and community members about the topic of immigration.
• Volunteer or donate to Northern Arizona Immigration Legal Services (NAILS) https://thinkliteracy.org/northern-arizona-immigration-legal-services-nails/.
• Message us about joining Keep Flagstaff Together (KFT).
• Volunteer with Culture Connections including dialogue with community members through the Vecinos program https://www.cultureconnectionaz.org/.

Thank you to Compost Crowd for sponsoring this episode! Check them out at https://www.compostcrowd.com/. Use coupon code beyondflg to receive your first month of service free.

Join Echoes from the Edge: Voices on the Margin for weekly episodes and support NAILS by joining our block party silent auction at Beyond the Pines on Friday, 8/22, from 6:00-9:00pm. Enjoy Pizzicletta, drinks from MotherRoad (including NAs), live local music, and learn more about or donate to NAILS through our silent auction.