NILC’s Freedom to Thrive Podcast Nominated for Best Podcast – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging in the 29th Annual Webby Awards

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April 11, 2025 

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NILC’s Freedom to Thrive Podcast Nominated for Best Podcast – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging in the 29th Annual Webby Awards

Fans Can Vote Online to Help NILC Win Internet’s Top Honor: vote.webbyawards.com 

WASHINGTON — The National Immigration Law Center (NILC) today announced that its Freedom to Thrive podcast has been nominated for best Podcasts – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging in the 29th Annual Webby Awards. 

The NILC Freedom to Thrive podcast is also eligible to win a Webby People’s Voice Award, in which fans across the globe can vote. From now until April 17, fans can cast their votes at vote.webbyawards.com.   

“Our country faces a pivotal moment in which the stories we tell about who we are as a nation and who is treated with respect and dignity in America have taken on a new level of importance,” said Kica Matos, NILC president. “By centering the humanity of immigrants through storytelling, the Freedom to Thrive podcast sheds light on perspectives that are often missing from the national conversation. We are honored to receive recognition for this significant work from the Webby Awards.” 

NILC’s Freedom to Thrive Podcast is powering pro-immigrant narratives one story at a time. Through conversation with immigrants, children of immigrants, cultural influencers, artists, activists and people at the center of policymaking, the show explores how we can create a society where everyone, regardless of how much money we have, what we look like, or where we were born, has the Freedom to Thrive.    

The Webby Awards Winners will be announced on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. 

About The National Immigration Law Center 
Established in 1979, the National Immigration Law Center (NILC) is one of the leading organizations in the U.S. exclusively dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of low-income immigrants. At NILC, we believe that all people who live in the U.S. should have the opportunity to achieve our full potential. Over the years, we’ve been at the forefront of many of the country’s most pressing immigration issues, and we play a major leadership role in addressing the real-life impact of policies that affect the ability of all of us to prosper and thrive. 

About The Webby Awards
Hailed as the “Internet’s highest honor” by The New York Times, The Webby Awards is the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the Internet, including Websites and Mobile Sites; Video & Film; Advertising, Media & PR; Apps & Software; Social; Podcasts; AI, Immersive & Games; and Creators. Established in 1996, The Webby Awards received nearly 13,000 entries from all 50 states and over 70 countries worldwide last year. The Webby Awards are presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS). Sponsors and partners of The Webby Awards include Adobe, WP Engine, LinkedIn, Verizon, Meltwater, KPMG, NAACP, Vox Media, The Wall Street Journal, Deadline, AdAge, TechCrunch, The Hollywood Reporter, Film Independent, The Hustle, Series Mania, VidCon, The Podcast Show, Passionfruit, Embedded, Morning Brew, Creator Economy NYC, Creator Spotlight, AIGA, and The Publish Press. 

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