Wendy Reyes
Immigration Beat Reporter(she/her/ella) Wendy Reyes is KALW Public Media's Immigration Reporter. She covers immigration across the Bay Area, with a focus on the lived experiences of local immigrant communities. Wendy’s reporting examines the systemic and cultural barriers that impact immigrants, while also spotlighting their victories, resilience, and collective strength. Through thoughtful, community-centered journalism, she aims to elevate immigrant voices and shed light on the realities they face — and the power they hold.
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CrosscurrentsIt seems like every day we see another headline about an ICE mass deportation. While legal advocates are doing everything in their power to support immigrants, some locals have taken matters into their hands. One group in San Francisco is providing support for people attending immigration court. -
CrosscurrentsA group of immigrant women are turning to cultural knowledge to research mental health practices. In this story, the group “Somos Remedios” shares what they have learned. -
CrosscurrentsToday, we hear from a couple of comedians who share how they use humor as both a source of laughter and a form of political resistance. -
CrosscurrentsWe learn how San Francisco Chinatown residents built their own hospital, and meet a healthcare provider that continues to care for its surrounding neighbors a century after its development. -
CrosscurrentsSome business models leave little opportunity for ownership or advancement for immigrants. Today, we hear about changing traditional business models to empower workers. -
CrosscurrentsDomestic workers suffer many abuses at work due to both a lack of enforcement and an exclusion from labor protections. -
The arts scene in the Bay Area often centers English-speaking communities. That’s why Virginia Blanco created a Spanish language theater production company devoted to breaking down linguistic barriers. -
CrosscurrentsHow can a lawyer’s background – or their attention to their clients’ culture – impact their ability to serve? -
CrosscurrentsThe culture of American tattooing has shifted over the last couple of decades. It’s gone from subculture to pop culture. -
After seven days of striking, Oakland Unified School District leaders and the Oakland Educators Association reached a tentative agreement on a new contract.
