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Hassan Kamel Al-Sabbah: Arab American Heritage Month, Recognizing Immigrants and Refugees

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In honor of Arab 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 spotlight prolific inventor, Hassan Kamel Al-Sabbah. Hassan Kamel Al-Sabbah was born in Lebanon in 1894. He displayed considerable intellectual abilities as a child. His commitment to his studies earned…
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Laila Lalami: Arab American Heritage Month, Recognizing Immigrants and Refugees

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In honor of Arab 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 spotlight writer and educator Laila Lalami. Laila Lalami was born in 1968 in Rabat, Morocco, to a family of devoted readers. From an early age, Laila’s parents emphasized the…
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Celebrate the Culture of India with IIB!

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Wednesday, May 13, 2026 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM International Institute of Buffalo 864 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209 Free Parking    Tickets General Admission: $45 Good Neighbor Society Member: $35 Kids 6-12: $15 Kids 5 and Under: Free Enjoy a wonderfully festive night of Indian culture featuring: Traditional Indian music and dancers from the Kala Seva Arts & Cultural Society…
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Rana el Kaliouby: Arab American Heritage Month, Recognizing Immigrants and Refugees

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In honor of Arab American Heritage Month, we are recognizing the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight trailblazing scientist and entrepreneur, Rana el Kaliouby. Rana el Kaliouby was born in Cairo in 1978 to two technologist parents. Inspired by her father's work, she pursued science and…
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Dr. Elias Zerhouni: Arab American Heritage Month, Recognizing Immigrants and Refugees

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In honor of Arab American Heritage Month, we are recognizing the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight trailblazing radiologist and former Director of the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Elias Zerhouni. Elias Zerhouni was born in April 1951 in the small village of Neuroma, Algeria. Both…
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Vincent O’Neill: Irish History Month and Recognizing Irish Immigrants and Refugees

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In celebration of Irish American Heritage Month, we are recognizing the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight renowned actor, director, and co-founder of Buffalo’s Irish Classical Theatre Company, Vincent O’Neill. Vincent O’Neill was born in Dublin, Ireland, on January 21, 1950. The middle child among five…
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Dr. Adiam Tsegai: Women’s History Month and Recognizing Women Immigrants and Refugees

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In honor of Women’s History Month, we recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of influential immigrant and refugee women who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight SUNY Erie Community College President, Dr. Adiam Tsegai. Dr. Adiam Tsegai was born in Eritrea, East Africa, and immigrated to the Bronx, New York, with her family in the 1980s.…
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Maureen O’Hara: Irish History Month and Recognizing Irish Immigrants and Refugees

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In celebration of Irish American Heritage Month, we are recognizing the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight Hollywood Golden Age actress Maureen O’Hara. Maureen Fitzsimons, later known as Maureen O’Hara, was born in Ranelagh, Ireland, in 1920. The second-oldest of five siblings, she credited her close-knit…
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Chien-Shiung Wu: Women’s History Month and Recognizing Women Immigrants and Refugees

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In honor of Women’s History Month, we recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of influential immigrant and refugee women who’ve helped shape America's vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight trailblazing physicist Chien-Shiung Wu. Wu was born in 1912 in Liuhe, China, the same year the Republic of China was founded. Her father, an intellectual and engineer, encouraged her to…
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Augustus Saint-Gaudens: Irish History Month and Recognizing Irish Immigrants and Refugees

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In celebration of Irish American Heritage Month, we are recognizing the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight preeminent American sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens. Augustus Saint-Gaudens was born in Dublin in 1848 to working-class parents – his father was a local shoemaker. When he was just six months…
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