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Apr 14
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Dr. Mona Hanna: 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 highlight Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, an Iraqi American professor, pediatrician, and public health advocate whose groundbreaking research helped expose the Flint water crisis. Mona Hanna-Attisha was born in Sheffield,…
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Apr 07
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Kahlil Gibran: 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 highlight Kahlil Gibran, a Lebanese-American writer, poet, and philosopher whose works have left a lasting impact on literature and human thought worldwide. Gibran's ability to blend Eastern and Western…
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Mar 31
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Jennifer Rizzo-Choi and Mayor Scanlon

Rizzo-Choi Honored by the City of Buffalo for Women’s History Month

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Majority Leader for the Buffalo Common Council Leah Halton-Pope, Jennifer Rizzo-Choi, and Mayor Scanlon Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi was one of eight women honored during a ceremony held at Buffalo City Hall today to celebrate Women's History Month. Along with the accomplishments of the honorees, Mayor Christopher P. Scanlon recognized the contributions and achievements women have made throughout the City…
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Mar 28
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Lea Salonga: Women’s History Month and Recognizing Women Immigrants and Refugees

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Photo Credit: The Tony Awards - First Impressions  In honor of Women's History Month, we continue to recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of influential immigrant and refugee women who have helped shape America's vibrant tapestry. Today, we celebrate Lea Salonga, the Tony Award-winning actress and renowned singer whose voice has left a lasting mark on musical theater. Maria Lea…
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Mar 21
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Cristeta Comerford

Cristeta Comerford: Women’s History Month and Recognizing Women Immigrants and Refugees

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Image: Erin Schaff/The New York Times In honor of Women’s History Month, we continue to 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 Filipino American Cristeta Comerford, the White House’s first female executive chef and its first executive chef of Asian descent. Cristeta Comerford was…
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Mar 14
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Marlene Dietrich: Women’s History Month and Recognizing Women Immigrants and Refugees

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In honor of Women’s History Month, we continue to recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of influential immigrant and refugee women who’ve helped shape the vibrant tapestry of America. Today, we spotlight Marlene Dietrich, a German American Actress known for her humanitarian efforts during World War II. Marie Magdalene Dietrich was born in Berlin, Germany, in December 1901.…
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Mar 03
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Azar Nafisi: Women’s History Month and Recognizing Women Immigrants and Refugees

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In honor of Women’s History Month, we are recognizing the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of influential immigrant and refugee women who’ve helped shape America's vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight critically acclaimed Iranian American author and English Literature Professor Azar Nafisi. Azar Nafisi was born in Tehran, Iran, in 1948. Her father served as the youngest mayor in Tehran’s…
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Mar 03
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Indra Nooyi: Women’s History Month and Recognizing Women Immigrants and Refugees

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In honor of Women’s History Month, we are recognizing the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of influential immigrant and refugee women who’ve helped shape America's vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight Indian American business executive and trailblazer Indra Nooyi. Indra Nooyi has consistently been ranked among the most powerful women in business, known for her role as the Chief Executive…
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Feb 25
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Madge Sinclair: Black History Month and Recognizing Notable Black Immigrants and Refugees

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 Madge Sinclair In honor of Black History Month, we continue to recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable black immigrants and refugees who've helped shape America's vibrant tapestry. Today, we recognize Emmy award-winning Jamaican-American actress Madge Sinclair. Madge Dorita Sinclair was born Madge Dorita Walters in 1938 in Jamaica. After graduating from the Shortwood College for Women,…
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