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Superbowl Sunday, Self-Objectification, and the Emotional Toll of Immigration Advocacy
Dear Hyphenly Readers,
This week is a special one if you live in the United States: this Sunday we finally get to see Superbowl 60. If you’re a sports fan, you’re probably excited to see the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks face each other again. If you’re interested in learning more about the rivalry between the two teams, tune in to the latest Sportly episode.
But even if you’re not a sports fan, the halftime show has been on the pop culture radar for months. In fact, we dedicated an entire Hyphenly edition to Bad Bunny and his popular SNL monologue. This show has triggered a lot of backlash, particularly from the conservative group Turning Point who will be hosting an alternative half-time show.
In these moments, community and conversation are more important than ever. In the final episode of Borderly, host Mario talks about the emotional toll of immigration advocacy. At Love-ly, host Mehak helps unpack the idea of self-objectification in our dating lives.
Although we bid farewell to Borderly this week, there’s a lot to look forward to at Immigrantly. Here's what we have for you this week:
BORDERLY
In the final episode of Borderly, host Mario Carrillo turns to the people who carry the border’s weight long after headlines fade. From immigration law to community care, this conversation centers on what it means to show up with dignity when systems fail, and lives hang in the balance. Mario sits down with Melissa M. López, Executive Director of Estrella del Paso, to explore what welcoming people with dignity looks like in practice, not as policy, but as daily work. They reflect on growing up in El Paso, the emotional toll of immigration advocacy, the lasting impact of family separation, and why border communities are so often asked to absorb the consequences of decisions made far away.
You can connect with Saadia on X @swkkhan or email her at [email protected] to share your thoughts about the episode.
SPORTLY
Patriots vs. Seahawks: Redemption, Revenge, and a Super Bowl Rematch
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Length: 1 hr
Eleven years after one of the most defining moments in Super Bowl history, the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks face each other again in Super Bowl 60, with the media framing the matchup as a story of redemption and revenge. On this episode of Sportly, host Kavitha Davidson is joined by NFL reporter and Hall of Fame voter Lindsay Jones to examine why that narrative still resonates and where it starts to fall apart. Set against the backdrop of a Bay Area Super Bowl, this episode moves beyond nostalgia to look at coaching philosophies, matchup realities, and the psychological weight of replaying a game that never fully left the NFL’s collective memory.
You can reach the host, Kavitha, at [email protected]
LOVE-LY
Is your dating life a lived experience, or just a curated performance?
In this episode of Love-ly, Mehak (@whathemehak) sits down with somatic therapist and scholar Julia Sutherland (@JoyfullyJuliaa) to unpack the psychological toll of viewing ourselves from the "outside-in." Together, they unpack the concept of "self-objectification" and why women in particular tend to monitor their external appearances over their internal comfort.
You can connect with Mehak @whatthemehak on TikTok and @whatthemehak_ on IG
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This newsletter was curated by Suhasini Patni.
Hyphenly curates the latest news, art, and businesses from immigrants around the world. Have a tip or story we should feature? We’d love to hear from you.
Visit us at www.immigrantlypod.com