Daniel Connolly

Daniel Connolly is a reporter for The (Memphis) Commercial Appeal newspaper and author of The Book of Isaias: A child of Hispanic immigrants seeks his own America, published in fall 2016 by St. Martin's Press of New York.

Daniel Connolly is a reporter for The (Memphis) Commercial Appeal newspaper and author of The Book of Isaias: A child of Hispanic immigrants seeks his own America, published in fall 2016 by St. Martin's Press of New York.

Mariana Hernandez at graduation

How private donors are making college dreams a reality for undocumented immigrants

Tennessee doesn’t allow undocumented residents brought to the US as children to qualify for in-state tuition. But that doesn’t mean private donors can’t help them go to college.

How private donors are making college dreams a reality for undocumented immigrants
Woman hugs young man, with family standing behind

More Mexicans are crossing the border — to leave the US. Here’s one family’s story.

More Mexicans are crossing the border — to leave the US. Here’s one family’s story.
Two men working on a truck

What is often called 'illegal immigration' isn’t really treated as illegal

What is often called 'illegal immigration' isn’t really treated as illegal