Author, activist and filmmaker Jose Antonio Vargas revealed a long-held secret in 2011. He was an undocumented immigrant. As a child, he was sent to live with his grandparents in the United States. He didn't discover his immigration status until he tried to get a driver's license.

Vargas will talk about his story, how we define "American" identity, the role of the media in shaping immigrant narratives and more on Sunday, September 24.

"Understanding Immigrant Stories in a Changing Nation" is part of WFAE's EQUALibrium Live series.

About Jose Antonio Vargas

Jose Antonio Vargas is the founder of Define American, named one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company. Define American is a narrative change organization that uses the power of storytelling to humanize conversations about immigrants.

His first book, a memoir called “Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen” was published in 2018, and his second book, “White Is Not a Country,” is set to publish next year.

EQUALibrium Live is sponsored by Novant Health, Wells Fargo, the Foundation For The Carolinas and our members.