This semester VOX Investigates tackled immigration and teen refugee experiences. In our travels across Atlanta we asked a handful of teen immigrants and teens with immigrant parents what the “American Dream” meant to them. Here is what they said.

Our next issue of VOX Investigates hits the streets in December. But, before you pick one up, you can join us for a teen-led dialogue on immigration on December 9 at the Loudermilk Center in downtown Atlanta.

The event is free and open to the public. RSVP here.

Avanti, 17, attends Johns Creek High School and enjoys drawing and painting in her free time.