The non-profit was founded a decade ago by several dance artists, with the mission to cultivate greater diversity, equity and inclusion in the professional dance world.
We'll sit down with founders Chanel DaSilva and Nigel Campbell and Carlos Carreras, who was a part of the Young Professionals Program to discuss more.
But first we're discussing the FIFA World Cup kicking off later this week.
The event is expected to draw millions of soccer fans from across North America, making it one of the largest sporting events ever staged by the U.S. government.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has confirmed ICE will be actively deployed to the game, but says it will focus on security rather than targeted mass deportations.
The decision has ignited immense controversy, legal challenges and threats of strikes from stadium workers across host cities.
Immigration advocates are urging visitors and immigrant communities alike to understand their rights when interacting with ICE agents and law enforcement.
Murad Awawdeh from the New York Immigration Coalition will join us to discuss ICE's threat to flood the zone and how the community members are working to protect each other.
Tiempo with Joe Torres airs Sunday mornings at 11:30 on Channel 7, WABC-TV in New York City.
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