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Feb 03
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Michaela DePrince: Black History Month and Recognizing Notable Black Immigrants and Refugees

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Michaela DePrince   In honor of Black History Month, we will recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of influential black immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape the vibrant tapestry of America. Today, we spotlight Sierra Leonean–American ballerina and humanitarian Michaela DePrince, a standout soloist with the Boston Ballet and Dutch National Ballet. Michaela DePrince was born Mabinty Bangura,…
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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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Oct 22
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People taking the oath of naturalization.

Dispelling Myths About Immigrants and Refugees

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Myth: “ICE is only going after the worst of the worse." Truth: 5% of People Detained by ICE Have Violent Convictions, 73% No Convictions. Source: Cato Institute (November 2025) 5% of People Detained by ICE Have Violent Convictions, 73% No Convictions. Myth: “Those countries are emptying their prisons and sending them here.” Truth: American immigrants are less likely to commit…
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Oct 08
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Singer Jon Secada

Jon Secada: Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month

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In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize the scientific, economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of influential immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape the vibrant tapestry of America. Today, we spotlight three-time Grammy award winner Juan Francisco Secada Ramírez—professionally known as Jon Secada. Born October 4, 1961, in Havana, Cuba, Jon Secada spent his earliest years living amidst…
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Sep 30
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Fernanda Lastra: Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month

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In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we continue to recognize the scientific, economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of influential immigrants and refugees who've helped shape the vibrant tapestry of America. Today, we spotlight Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Assistant Conductor Fernanda Lastra of Argentina. Fernanda Lastra was born in Mar del Plata, Argentina. Her passion for music started at just…
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Sep 18
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Shakira: Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month

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In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we continue to recognize the scientific, economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of influential immigrants and refugees who've helped shape the vibrant tapestry of America. Today, we spotlight Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, professionally known as Shakira. Born February 2, 1977, in Barranquilla, Colombia, Shakira's passion for the arts started very young. At four…
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Sep 16
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Andy Garcia

Andy García: Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month

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In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize the scientific, economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of influential immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape the vibrant tapestry of America. Today, we focus on Cuban-American actor Andrés Arturo García Menéndez, professionally known as Andy García. Andy García was born on April 12, 1956, in Havana, Cuba, just two years before…
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Sep 12
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Refugee Paralympic Team Wins Medals, Makes History

By Education, Events, History, News
Photo Credit: UNCR The Refugee Paralympic Team made history recently, winning its first-ever medals at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. They wrapped up this past weekend following ten days of intense competition. Competing in six sporting events, the dynamic refugee team included eight athletes and one guide runner. The team won bronze medals in the women's Para Taekwondo event…
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Aug 11
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Celebrating Team USA: Immigrant Athletes’ Imprint on Olympic Games

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In the spirit of the 2024 Olympics Games in Paris, we’re continuing to spotlight world-class immigrant athletes who are currently or have competed for the U.S. National Team. Today, we spotlight Olympic Champion and "father of surfing," Duke Kahanamoku. Duke Kahanamoku, born in 1890 in Hawaii, was a true product of his heritage. A native Hawaiian of Polynesian descent, he was a direct…
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Aug 09
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Olympic Refugee Team judoka, Muna Jahouk

Celebrating Immigrant Athletes’ Imprint on Olympic Games

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As the 2024 Olympics games in Paris, France, continue, we're spotlighting world-class immigrant and refugee athletes who are competing or have competed. Today, we'll spotlight Muna Dahouk, a judoka (a practitioner of judo) representing the IOC Refugee Team this summer. Born August 27, 1995, in Damascus, Syria, a young Muna Dahouk (pictured above in white) began practicing judo at the…
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