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As part of our Ear to the Ground mentorship program, we have a personal story about the impact of domestic violence in the immigrant community. Undocumented women are often more vulnerable to becoming victims of abuse due to the threat of being reported to immigration authorities, and the fear of having their children taken away. Ear to the Ground’s Mercedes Fernandez is a Latino journalist and mother of three. She shares her story as a survivor of emotional abuse—and her journey from emotional despair to stability, and self confidence.

Ear to the Ground: Mercedes Fernandez

Ear to the Ground’s Mercedes Fernandez shares her story as a survivor of emotional abuse—and her journey from emotional despair to stability, and self confidence.

Posted on 12.11.2007

Reporter's Notebook: Mercedes Fernández

Mercedes Fernández shares some of the difficulties of telling a story that hits so close to home.

Posted on 12.11.2007

Learn More About Mercedes Fernández

In Peru, Mercedes worked with a number of print and radio outlets, and as a community radio organizer. In the U.S., Mercedes has freelanced for a number of Spanish language newspapers.

Posted on 12.11.2007

Learn more about the history of immigration in the Chicago community on the Chicago Matters: Beyond Borders timeline. As immigration legislation and reform effects Chicago and the nation, we update the timeline. Check back and follow the progress.

Now in its 17th year, Chicago's award-winning multimedia public affairs series returns in 2007 with Chicago Matters: Beyond Borders to explore the impact of immigration in Chicago and the region.

Chicago Matters is made possible by The Chicago Community Trust, with programming by Chicago Public Radio, WTTW 11, the Chicago Public Library, and The Chicago Reporter.

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