Stopping the Bleeding

By Andre Barnes

The inauguration came and went with all the pomp and circumstance we all expected. People celebrated with  elegant balls and took treks through the freezing cold to a packed Verizon Center. I braved the winter blast to network with people at the Heritage Foundation, NumbersUSA,  and the Legacy Ball.  I marvelled at the many executive … Continued

New York Rep. Club presentation about Emancipation Reclamation

By Andre Barnes

Clark Atlanta University Powerpoint Presentation

By Andre Barnes

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Princeton Presentation

By Andre Barnes

Taking the message to the streets

By Andre Barnes

Conversations matter! My recent Hiring Line tour started in Chicago with a debate style panel. It included Theo Wilson and Dr. Pete Lorins. We discussed immigration and the Black community on June 20th, 2024 on Theo Wilson’s ShopTalkLive program format. June 20th was also World Refugee Day. I purposely planned to have this discussion on … Continued

Mingling with the Activists during my Boston Media Blitz

By Andre Barnes

My trip to Boston was amazing! I gave two presentations, had an OP-ED published, and completed a radio show. I was out in Boston with the movers and shakers, who are pushing back against the open border narratives. I also had an opportunity to meet with a few community members and let them know more … Continued

Creating Alliances with Radical Community Builders

By Andre Barnes

My role as HBCU Engagement Director can be very schizophrenic because essentially I have two roles. I am the educator who goes to Historically Black Colleges and Universities and community groups to give presentations about immigration. I am also the agitator who will work with grassroots organizations to conduct polling, organize twitter spaces, and rally … Continued

The Mirage of Progress: Lessons from my Trip to the Texas Border

By Andre Barnes

When touring the Texas border, you will see great walls, barbed wire, and military vehicles. When we landed in Eagle Pass there were no longer thousands crossing. This would give you the perception that progress has been made…I am here to tell you that it is all a mirage. A theater production between Texas and … Continued

Getting Into the Weeds

By Andre Barnes

According to an April 1-22 Gallup survey, immigration was named the top problem in the U.S. for the third straight month. But why? It has been my pleasure to speak with Americans around the country to find out. I have also been to the border where I wandered into some tall weeds. There our guide … Continued