By repositioning the body of an immigrant above anti-immigrant rhetoric, Headliner asserts the power and dignity of immigrants by actively rejecting a white supremacist's exclusionary definition of American identity. Through this visual intervention, the work becomes both a confrontation and an affirmation—challenging dominant narratives while asserting the humanity and presence of those marginalized.

The projected New York Times front page collages real headlines from various dates, blending historical context with the immediate urgency of the present. This layering of time and media underscores the cyclical nature of exclusionary discourse and the ongoing struggle for recognition and belonging. The work speaks to the reconstitution of identity through resistance, inviting the viewer to reflect on the persistent erosion and renewal of immigrant narratives in the fabric of American society.