The Immigrant Story
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#TheImmigrantStory is the American story. Interviews with and powerful photographs of courageous #immigrants and #refugees.
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...immigrants everywhere. Thank you for your support! đź“·đź“·đź“· #GivingTuesday #TheImmigrantStory #ImmigrantVoices
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Giving Tuesday is an opportunity to celebrate the spirit of the holiday season by giving to your favorite non-profit organization. Whether you’ve read and shared our stories, visited one of our...
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...shares the stories of immigrants, expand our reach to new audiences, and develop educational resources that help people to learn about immigration. Your donation, no matter how small, will make a big difference. Please donate today and help us to amplify the voices of...
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This Giving Tuesday, let’s come together to support the voices of immigrants who are enriching our communities. We are dedicated to sharing the stories of immigrants who are making a difference in the world. With your help, we can continue to produce high-quality content that...
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Don’t just do things by half, her grandmother told her; if you do it, give it your whole self. It was this advice that propelled Chanpone Sinlapasai from her childhood in a refugee camp to the bench as a judge. https://t.co/KhssKpbW5D
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After being adopted from Colombia and moving to Minnesota, Nino Paoli remembers writing fantasy stories about terrifying spiders as a child. https://t.co/gOnVYCrsRY
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When you think of courageous living, music is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. But for Dijana Ihas, a professional violist and refugee of war, music was her way of fighting back against fear and darkness. https://t.co/7DDUdlB0YI
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We're back for one last time this year! Join us at Willamette University on Tuesday, October 10th for an incredible night of inspiring stories and amazing music. https://t.co/3QPLwOB7HC
#Willamette #Salem #InspiringStories #AmazingMusic
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...way out for his family. Years later, Hussein put his own creativity to the test, and like his father, found success in unexpected places. Listen to his live storytelling podcast from here:
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Stories have power, illuminating and igniting compassion and empathy within and among us.
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“I got to grow up with my version of a Picasso.” Hussein Al-Baiaty was born in Iraq during the first Gulf War and spent most of his childhood in a Saudi Arabian refugee camp. Transfers out of the camp were few and far between, so Hussein’s father had to get creative to find a...
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Ghassan bin Hammam came to the United States in 2004. While on a trip to Yemen to visit his relatives in 2015, a resurgent civil war forced him to stay in the country, separating him from his family for two years. https://t.co/iyBD0LKYJ7
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The Immigrant Story Live Podcast Series is now available! In our first episode, hear from three storytellers who unearthed surprising versions of themselves when they faced the unexpected. https://t.co/HA3c0DSUq3
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All week this week, we are celebrating Welcoming Week 2023. Every year, the second week of September is set aside to celebrate our neighbors as part of a week-long celebration. https://t.co/hbqvx0Ldr8
#WelComingWeek2023 #WelcomingAmerica
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Meghna Damani grew up in the thriving city of Mumbai, India and established herself in a flourishing career in marketing. https://t.co/P0VWU3JYUq
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Valli believes that everyone has a unique story to tell, and that sharing our stories can help us connect with each other and build a more understanding world. We couldn't agree more. https://t.co/Cfy5aEmqYy
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The Immigrant Story with Portland Center Stage is honored to bring our acclaimed live storytelling event, The Immigrant Story Live, to The U.S. Bank Main Stage at The Armory on Saturday, September 22, 2023, 7:30PM–10:00PM. https://t.co/VFkIT0MOAU
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Raised in Yemen amidst intense civil turmoil, Ghassan bin Hammam made a life-changing decision to leave for the United States to start a new life with his family. https://t.co/Xk0YSijS1J
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Born during a time when migration from China and other Asian countries was excluded, Sally Wong overcame hardship to build a better life for herself, her family, and others around her. https://t.co/s5MKoNLwt8
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Check out this heartwarming story from I Am An American Live, a production of the award-winning nonprofit The Immigrant Story. Hear Janet Liu’s story of growing up as an immigrant in the process discussing a piece of American history. https://t.co/cqLZCK55Dx
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The Immigrant Story with Portland Center Stage, is honored to bring our acclaimed live storytelling event, The Immigrant Story Live, to The U.S. Bank Main Stage at The Armory on Saturday, September 22, 2023, 7:30PM–10:00PM. https://t.co/VFkIT0MOAU
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Peggy Nagae grew up in Boring, Oregon, the second generation of her family to be born in the US. In this video, you will hear Peggy’s voice as she recounts her family’s history and how it shaped her personal and professional journey. https://t.co/LRzd6pox1F
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