MTV's 'Beyond the Wall' Installation Shows the Faces of Millennial Immigrants Suzannah Weiss - Bustle
go to original October 16, 2016

If you've been following the 2016 presidential election, you've probably heard Republican nominee Donald Trump propose building a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border to keep immigrants out. A different kind of wall is going up in New York City's Herald Square — and it has the exact opposite message. MTV’s "Beyond the Wall" installation showcases Millennial immigrants in a series of videos that show their stories are far more multifaceted, human, and positive than anti-immigration politicians would like us to believe.

The 10 foot by 35 foot wall is part of MTV's Elect This campaign, which helps Millennials get involved in politics. According to a press release from MTV, Millennials are particularly concerned with immigration: 84 percent think the United States is a country made up of immigrants, and 72 percent think immigrants make the country stronger. The majority believe it should be easier for immigrants to become citizens, get an education, and live free from discrimination.

...MTV collected the videos from celebrities including Diane Guerrero from Orange Is the New Black and Arturo Castro from Broad City, as well as social media users who submitted their videos with the hashtag #BeyondTheWall. Here are some of their stories:











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