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May 10
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Elie Wiesel

Elie Wiesel: Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month

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In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, we recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who've helped shape America's vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight Romanian American Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel. Eliezer Wiesel was born in 1928 in Sighet, Romania, a brother to three sisters. The government forced his family to live in an impoverished ghetto following Hungary's annexation of Sighet…
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May 07
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Miyoshi Umeki: Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight trailblazing Japanese American and Academy Award-winning actress Miyoshi Umeki. Born in 1929 in Otaru, Japan, Miyoshi Umeki developed a love for music at an early age. She learned to play multiple…
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May 03
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Anzia Yezierska : Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month

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In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, we recognize the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who've helped shape America's vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight Russian-American novelist Anzia Yezierska. Anzia Yezierska was born in the Russian-Polish village of Plinsk between 1880 and 1885, the youngest of nine siblings. At 13, she and her family immigrated…
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Apr 26
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Durgham Alyasiri: Celebrating Arab American Heritage Month

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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 Iraqi-American and former IIB client, Durgham Alyasiri. Durgham Alyasiri left Iraq as a young child, along with his mother, brother, and sister, after gaining temporary asylum in Jordan.…
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Apr 15
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Ahmed Zewail: Arab American Heritage Month and 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 Nobel Laureate Egyptian-American chemist, Ahmed Zewail. Ahmed Zewail, nicknamed the "Father of Femtochemistry," was the first Egyptian scientist to receive a Nobel Prize in Chemistry. His work proved…
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Apr 08
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Mohammed Amer: Arab American Heritage Month and 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 Palestinian-American stand-up comedian Mohammed Amer. Amer's unique perspective, shaped by his cultural background, has earned him widespread recognition, including mainstream media appearances and a Netflix comedy special. In…
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Apr 02
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Rony Seikaly: Arab American Heritage Month and Recognizing Immigrants and Refugees

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In honor of Arab American Heritage Month, we are taking time 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 Lebanese American basketball player Rony Seikaly. One of the first internationally-born players to significantly impact the NBA, Rony Seikaly averaged close to a double-double throughout his…
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Feb 26
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Djimon Hounsou: Black History Month and Recognizing Notable Black Immigrants and Refugees

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Djimon Hounsou In honor of Black History Month, we're recognizing the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable Black immigrants and refugees who've helped shape the vibrant tapestry of America. Today, we focus on award-winning French-American model and actor, Djimon Hounsou. Djimon Hounsou was born on April 24, 1964, in the Republic of Benin, formerly the Republic of Dahomey.…
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Feb 20
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In honor of Black History Month, we recognize Jamaican-American poet and social justice advocate, Claude McKay.

Claude McKay: Black History Month and Recognizing Notable Black Immigrants and Refugees

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Claude McKay 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 the vibrant tapestry of America. Today, we recognize Jamaican-American poet and Civil Rights advocate Claude McKay. Festus Claudius “Claude” McKay was born in 1889 in Clarendon Parish, Jamaica. Born to farm-worker parents,…
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Feb 12
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Nigerian-American, two-time NBA Champion, and Hall-of-Famer Hakeem Olajuwon.

Hakeem Olajuwon: Black History Month and Recognizing Notable Black Immigrants and Refugees

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Hakeem Olajuwon Photo Credit: NBA.Com In honor of Black History Month, we’re recognizing the economic, cultural, political, and social contributions of notable black immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape the vibrant tapestry of America. Today we focus on Nigerian-American NBA Hall of Famer, Hakeem Olajuwon. Hakeem Abdul Olajuwon was born in Lagos, Nigeria, on January 21, 1963. His parents owned…
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