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October 2024 Newsletter

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The latest from the International Institute of Buffalo in the form of our October Newsletter. In this month's newsletter: Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi comments on why this next election is the most consequential in our lifetimes. Information on our next fundraiser, The Refugees of Comedy including the addition of Pulitzer Prize winner Adam Zyglis to the program! How you can…
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Know the Value of Immigrants and Refugees

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Immigrants and refugees add to the vibrancy of our nation. As a nation of immigrants and refugees, America has been the historical destination of “huddled masses yearning to breathe free” and those who are persecuted for their race, religion, political opinion, gender, or social group. In these politically divisive times, it's easy to get distracted and swept up in the…
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Dispelling Myths About Immigrants and Refugees

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Myth: “Those countries are emptying their prisons and sending them here.” Truth: American immigrants are less likely to commit crimes than US-born people. Source: Cato Institute (February 2024) and Immigrants less likely to commit crimes than U.S.-born: NPR- reporting on a study by The Marshall Project(March 2018) Why Are Immigrants’ Incarceration Rates So Low? Evidence On Selective Immigration, Deterrence, and…
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Support IIB with Custom Designed Gear!

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Show your support for the International Insititute of Buffalo by purchasing gear sporting a design that celebrates Buffalo's history of welcoming people from around the globe. The design is inspired by the US Stars and Stripes and features buffalos representing 195 flags of countries and ethnic communities of the world. Twenty percent of the proceeds from each purchase will go…
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September 2024 Newsletter

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The latest from the International Institute of Buffalo in the form of our September 2024 Newsletter. In this month's newsletter: Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi comments on people who lie about immigrants and refugees for political gain Information on our next fundraiser, The Refugees of Comedy! The date for Model UN 2025 has been set A spotlight on the people who…
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The Refugees of Comedy Come to Buffalo!

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The Refugees of Comedy Wednesday, November 20, 2024 @ 6:00 PM WNED Studios, 140 Lower Terrace, Buffalo, NY 14202 Join IIB for a night of stand-up comedy featuring internationally touring comedians! After a sold-out performance last year, Vietnamese refugee and comedian Thom Tran is back to support IIB. This time, he'll bring his friends, Jose Sarduy & Jose Barrientos, to…
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August 2024 Newsletter

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The latest from the International Institute of Buffalo in the form of our August 2024 Newsletter. In this month's newsletter: A note celebrating all workers, including immigrants and refugees, on Labor Day from Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi A spotlight on the people who make IIB great  A recap of the world-class immigrant and refugee athletes who competed in the Olympics Summer safety…
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