Return-Path: <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id h49ISCC10058; Fri, 9 May 2003 14:28:12 -0400 (EDT) Date: Fri, 9 May 2003 14:28:12 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <EE81FC4A94703A46976D9DF51EF10186022B8AEE@2kexmb.hq.corp.pbs.org> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Frances Keenan" <fkeenan@pbs.org> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-ESL:8945] PBS THE NEW AMERICANS Newsletter - May 2003 X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Content-Type: text/plain; Status: O Content-Length: 8684 Lines: 195 THE NEW AMERICANS e-newsletter - May, 2003 Coming to PBS this fall, THE NEW AMERICANS, a ground-breaking television series that follows the intimate stories of a diverse group of contemporary immigrants and refugees from their homelands to their first years in the United States. ============================================================ Welcome to the second issue of THE NEW AMERICANS monthly e-newsletter-with the latest information on grant opportunities, producer notes, PBS broadcast updates and details on outreach resources and community planning across the country. In this issue, you'll find: I. May 30th Grant Deadline II. Series Synopsis III. Outreach Tools and Resources Update IV. What's Happening in Communities To subscribe to the email newsletter, log onto http://www.itvs.org/outreach/newamericans ============================================================ I. MAY 30th GRANT DEADLINE May 30th is the deadline for ITVS-Community Connections Project outreach grant applications for THE NEW AMERICANS. Grants applications are submitted by public television stations in partnership with community colleges and other organizations concerned with newcomer issues. To read and download the Request for Proposals, visit: http://www.itvs.org/outreach/newamericans, For technical assistance contact Jim Sommers, National Outreach Manager, ITVS, 415-356-8383 ext 242 or Jim_Sommers@itvs.org. ============================================================ II. THE NEW AMERICANS: A Series Synopsis ============================================================ While PBS has not announced a specific Fall 2003 airdate for THE NEW AMERICANS, they have determined the series will air in three parts, the first two episodes will be two hours and the last episode will be three hours. The following series synopsis will give you a glimpse of how the stories are interwoven and some of the common themes that unfold through the course of the film. For a more in-depth description about each episode, visit http://www.itvs.org/outreach/newamericans/episodes.html + EPISODE 1 In the first two-hour episode, we introduce three of the five stories. These stories begin in Palestine, Nigeria and the Dominican Republic, focusing on the forces that bring three different groups of people to America-marriage for a Palestinian woman; safety from political violence for members of the Nigerian Ogoni tribe; and economic opportunity for two Dominican baseball prospects. This episode establishes the sense of national identity these characters hold before they find themselves transformed into "immigrants." + EPISODE 2 This two-hour episode focuses on the immigrants' separation from their homelands and arrival in United States-specifically Chicago and Montana. As the immigrants establish new lives, the major themes are work, language and culture shock. A new family from Guanajuato, Mexico, is also introduced, led by Pedro Flores, a Mexican meatpacker living seasonally in Liberal, Kansas. + EPISODE 3 The final three-hour episode introduces a computer programmer as he prepares to leave a lucrative job in Bangalore, India to pursue exciting new opportunities in the Silicon Valley. This episode also explores the critical next phase for all of the characters as they continue their quest for success. Will these new Americans find better jobs, happily reunite their families and make lasting homes in their new land? ============================================================ III. Outreach Tools and Resources Update ============================================================ Here are some updates on outreach resources that are available now or coming soon. To read more about THE NEW AMERICANS Community Engagement Resources or download our brochure, visit http://www.itvs.org/outreach/newamericans/resources.html + COMPANION BOOK THE NEW AMERICANS series has a companion book. Emmy-award winning journalist Ruben Martinez, along with celebrated photographer and longtime collaborator, Joseph Rodriguez, have set out to capture and contextualize the multifaceted new immigrant experience. To order, contact: W.W. Norton & Company, Inc. 500 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10110, Phone: 800-233-4830, Fax: 800-458-6515 . + DISCUSSION AND ACTIVITY GUIDE ITVS-CCP is developing a New Americans Discussion and Activity Guide for educators and community organizations, which will be available in Summer 2003. An overview can be downloaded now at: http://www.itvs.org/outreach/newamericans/resources.html. Click on Discussion Guide and Activity Kit Overview. + WORKSHOP CURRICULUM Outreach Extensions partnered with the National Latino Children's Institute (NLCI) to develop America, My New Home, a workshop curriculum in English and Spanish for Latino parents and caregivers of Latino children, particularly Latino immigrants. Curriculum activities range from helping participants to reflect on their own journeys, to identity poems and assisting young children with life changes. The workshop materials include a preview tape featuring Flores family, from the series, and one copy of the storybook Un Nuevo Sol/A New Sun. Contact Megan Burke at mburke@kpbs.org ============================================================ IV. What's Happening: Community Outreach Updates As you read about what's happening in other communities and become inspired about working with THE NEW AMERICANS, please let us know about opportunities to highlight the film at conferences or other public meetings and workshops. There are preview tapes available through our outreach partner organizations. Send your request to Jim_Sommers@itvs.org. + NASHVILLE WNPT public television and ITVS' Community Coordinator are planning a NEW AMERICAN's screening at the Scarritt Bennett Cultural Center's annual Celebration of Cultures, an international family festival planned for July 11. Another screening and panel discussion is planned for business leaders and human resource professionals who employ immigrants. Partners for this event include the United Way of Middle Tennessee and the Nashville Public Library. Discussion is also underway with the Refugee Assistance Program in Nashville who has a three-year grant from the U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement to foster successful integration. For more information contact Kelly Brownlee at kelbro@bellsouth.net. + SEATTLE KCTS public television is planning to conduct a series of America My New Home workshops. To prepare for the workshops, KCTS will conduct a "train the trainer" session in late spring. The station also is working with partner organizations Head Start, the United Way Success by 6 program and the Yakima Valley Migrant Farm Workers Clinic, to incorporate the America, My New Home workshop into their existing programs. Contact Stephanie Malone, KCTS outreach coordinator, 206.443.6770, smalone@kcts.org. + SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA In the Silicon Valley, Active Voice's partner, the Citizenship and Immigrant Programs of the County of Santa Clara, is working to help decision makers learn more about the changing immigrant demographics and needs in Silicon Valley (where 60 percent of residents are children of immigrants or immigrants themselves). They are partnering with Community Foundation Silicon Valley, Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees, United Way Silicon Valley, and The Foundation Incubator to create an educational forum. They'll feature clips from THE NEW AMERICANS and an expert panel to help put a human face on critical issues, and energize policy discussions. Contact Kanwarpal Dhaliwal at kanwarpal@activevoice.net. ============================================================ Please forward this newsletter to a colleague or community partner. 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