Che Guerrero on Being Undocumented, Comedy & Changing Minds on Immigration

Kathleen sits down with comedian and immigration advocate Che Guerrero to talk about how humor became his way of educating people about the immigrant experience. Che shares his journey from creating TikToks in nursing home bathrooms during the pandemic to building a platform that combines comedy, immigration news, and activism. They discuss why the current political climate has made immigration increasingly difficult to joke about, how being undocumented affected everything from Che’s comedy career to dating and relationships, and why misinformation and outrage dominate social media. Che also breaks down the history behind immigration reform and explains why he believes personal connection can be one of the most powerful tools for changing how people think about immigrants. @cheguerreroeng