Dear America

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The movement of people, known as 'immigration' in the U.S. and 'migration' elsewhere, is a defining issue today. While technology and corporations operate globally, the estimated 244 million migrants, especially those labeled 'illegal,' face a chaotic debate over borders, identity, and assimilation. This situation appears immovable on political, cultural, and personal levels. In this urgent and personal narrative, Jose Antonio Vargas, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and the most recognized undocumented immigrant in the U.S., shares his story. Brought to the U.S. illegally from the Philippines at age 12, Vargas concealed his status while writing for leading news outlets like The Washington Post and The New Yorker. After publicly revealing his undocumented status, he risked his career and safety to redefine what it means to be American and advocate for immigrant rights during a historic global migration. This work serves both as a letter to America and an intimate exploration of belonging, challenging readers to reconsider citizenship and the meaning of home in a nation that may not recognize them as its own.