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Camille Wardop Alleyne: Caribbean American Heritage Month, Recognizing Immigrants and Refugees

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In celebration of Caribbean 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 aerospace engineer, Dr. Camille Wardrop Alleyne. Camille Wardrop Alleyne was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad, in 1966. At the age of 17, she immigrated to the United…
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Lisa Dunkley: Caribbean American Heritage Month, Recognizing Immigrants and Refugees

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In celebration of Caribbean 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 Florida State Representative Lisa Dunkley. Lisa Dunkley was born in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1972. At 23, she immigrated to the United States with her infant daughter and siblings,…
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Winsome Earle-Sears: Caribbean-American Heritage Month, Recognizing Immigrants and Refugees

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In celebration of Caribbean 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 Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, Winsome Earle-Sears. Winsome Earle-Sears was born in Kingston, Jamaica, in 1964. At the age of six, she immigrated to the United States with her…
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Peter Lorre: Jewish American Heritage Month, Recognizing Immigrants and Refugees

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In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, we continue to recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we highlight Austrian American actor, Peter Lorre. Peter Lorre was born László Löwenstein in Rózsahegy, Hungary, in 1904, shortly after his parents, German-speaking Jews, relocated there for work. When he…
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Peter Tsai: Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month

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In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander 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 Taiwanese scientist and inventor., Dr. Peter Tsai. Peter Tsai was born in Taiwan in 1952. Growing up on his family’s farm, he studied…
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Irving Berlin: Jewish American Heritage Month, Recognizing Immigrants and Refugees

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In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, we continue to recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who helped shape America's vibrant tapestry. Today, we highlight the prolific Russian American composer, Irving Berlin. Irving Berlin was born in Russia in 1888. At just five years old, he and his family, immigrated to New York while…
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Zubair Mohajir: Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month

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In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander 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 award-winning culinarian Chef Zubair Mohajir. Zubair Mohajir was born in Chennai, India, in 1985 but grew up in Doha, Qatar. At 12, he…
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Emile Berliner: Jewish American Heritage Month, Recognizing Immigrants and Refugees

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In honor of Jewish 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 German American inventor and innovator, Emile Berliner. Emile Berliner was born in Hanover, Germany, in 1851, one of 13 siblings. Following family tradition, he initially completed an apprenticeship…
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David Tran: Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month

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In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander 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 Vietnamese American entrepreneur and inventor David Tran, the creator of one of the most recognizable condiments in the world: Sriracha. David Tran was…
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Mazie Hirono: Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month

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  In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander 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 Japanese American Senator Mazie Hirono, the first Asian American woman elected to the U.S. Senate. Mazie Keiko Hirono was born in November…
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