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Sep 21
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Crowd at a recent Refugees of comedy show

Refugees of Comedy 2026 on Wednesday, October 14!

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https://youtu.be/uh2DUK3wDHo?si=XQ1hcrg6MZqz-6nZ   A fundraiser for the International Institute of Buffalo Wednesday, October 14, 2026 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Buffalo Toronto Public Media 140 Lower Terrace St., Buffalo, NY 14202 Enjoy an evening of laughs from internationally touring comedians Thom Tran & Francisco Ramos! Live music by fusion sitar player Naryan Padmanabha! Afghan art showcase Open bar with beer, wine,…
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Jul 01
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Here are other immigrant patriots: Tadeusz Kościuszko, military engineer, originally from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth Pierre L'Enfant, a military engineer & architect, was largely responsible for the design of Washington, D.C., and was originally from France Dr. Bodo Otto, military surgeon, originally from what is now Hanover, Germany Casimir Pulaski, “Father of American Cavalry," originally from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, a major general originally from Prussia

Immigrant Patriots of the American Revolution

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To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we are featuring foreign-born patriots of the American cause. It's impossible to include all immigrant patriots here, but recognizing these five is a small step toward honoring them all. It’s our hope that this will serve as a reminder that, from the founding of our republic to…
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Jan 29
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The Constitution

Know Your Rights

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Regardless of your citizenship status, you have protections under the U.S. Constitution. Please pass this information to anyone who is worried about their rights if stopped and questioned by immigration officers or other law enforcement. Here are info cards to help you assert your rights provided by the Immigrant Legal Resource Center: عربية  Arabic Legal Rights Information Card বাাংলা Bengali…
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Sep 21
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Ruben Salazar: National Hispanic Heritage month

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  In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we continue to recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America's vibrant tapestry. Today, we highlight award-winning reporter, Ruben Salazar. Ruben Salazar was born on March 3, 1928, in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. His father, a timepiece repairman, moved the family to El Paso,…
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Sep 16
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IIB Welcomes 12 New Americans from 6 Countries

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The International Institute of Buffalo helped to welcomed 12 New Americans from 6 countries while they took their citizenship oaths at a special U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Naturalization Ceremony at the William-Emslie YMCA in downtown Buffalo.  Here are the countries from which these new American citizens traveled: Bangladesh, Burma, Congo, Germany, Haiti, and Somalia. Click here to learn more…
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Sep 15
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Pedro Pascal: National Hispanic Heritage Month

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In honor of Hispanic American Heritage Month, we continue to recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America's vibrant tapestry. Today, we highlight award-winning actor professionally known as Pedro Pascal. Jose Pedro Balmaceda Pascal was born in Santiago, Chile, on April 2, 1975. Pascal’s father worked as a fertility doctor, while…
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Sep 08
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IIB Welcomes 10 New Americans from 8 Countries!

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The International Institute of Buffalo welcomed 10 New Americans from 8 countries while they took their citizenship oaths at a special U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Naturalization Ceremony at the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site in downtown Buffalo.  Here are the countries from which these new American citizens traveled: Afghanistan, Burma, Canada, Congo (Brazzaville and Kinshasa), Ecuador, Somalia, and…
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Sep 02
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IIB Welcomes 10 New Americans from 8 Countries

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We were honored to welcome 10 New Americans from 8 countries while they took their citizenship oaths at the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Naturalization Ceremony in downtown Buffalo this morning. Here are the countries from which these new American citizens traveled: Bangladesh, Burma, Congo (Kinshasa), Jordan, Mexico. Nigeria, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.  Click here to learn more about how…
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Aug 31
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August 2026 Newsletter!

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The latest from the International Institute of Buffalo in the form of our August 2026 Newsletter. Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi discusses the importance of welcoming everyone Our Refugees of Comedy event is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14 Meet the Ambassador, Howard Gutman, former Ambassador to Belgium Our latest job fair help connects our clients with potential employers A request for…
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Aug 31
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Autumn Donation Needs: Back to School, Basic Household Goods, Non-Perishable Foods

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At this time, we are not holding on-site donation hours. To coordinate your drop-offs, please contact our donations team at: donations@iibuff.org We are constantly assisting our newest neighbors in integrating into our community, but as always, your donations play an integral part! With the autumn season and cooler temperatures just around the bend, we've updated our donations list to reflect…
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