What’s Next for Port of Entry

I’m changing my publishing rhythm to make space for richer, more intentional storytelling.

To those of you who’ve been here since I launched Port of Entry last September—and to the newer readers who’ve joined along the way (almost 400 of you altogether!)—thank you. Your support and thoughtful feedback have meant so much. This newsletter has always been an experiment in building something meaningful, and your responses help shape what it becomes. I truly mean that. If you have ideas, questions, or suggestions, I’d love to hear them—just hit reply to this email or leave a comment on Substack.

Now, onto the update.

Immigration is, unfortunately, the topic du jour. But too often, public conversation reduces it to headlines, numbers, and fear-mongering. That’s never been the mission of Port of Entry. From the beginning, this space was created to explore the interior lives of immigrants, migrants, and diasporic communities—to ask harder questions, tell deeper stories, and make space for nuance.

As the newsletter grows, I’ve been thinking about how to stay true to that mission—while also making room for more conversation, collaboration, and sustainability. So starting this month, Port of Entry will move from a weekly to a twice-monthly rhythm.

Every 1st and third Tuesday of the month, you will receive

• One reported essay or narrative feature exploring a central theme through a personal, political, cultural or historical lens.
  

• One Diaspora Dialogue Q+A with a writer, artist, organizer, or thinker whose work expands how we understand migration, displacement, and identity

Think of it as a series of unfolding conversations—part storytelling part reflection. In between, I’ll occasionally share behind-the-scenes reflections, or curated dispatches with paid subscribers.

This new cadence allows me to go deeper into the stories you value—without compromising clarity, care, or intention. It also gives you space to breathe, read, and respond.

Lastly, for Diaspora Dialogues, if there’s someone you’d love to see featured, please reply and let me know—I’m listening.

🔁 Catch Up on Past Stories

While we reset the pace, here are a few reader favorites to revisit:

• That one time I went underground as a sex worker in Bangladesh

• Born in the U.S.A But Who Belongs Here?

• Asian American Motherhood Has Always Been Political

• The Caucasian Who Wasn’t White Enough to Become an American Citizen
  

💛 How You Can Support Port of Entry

Spread the word.

Thank you for being here,

JENN