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Jul 01
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Immigrant Patriots of the American Revolution

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Tadeusz Kościuszko To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we are featuring foreign-born patriots of the American cause.  Today, we honor General Tadeusz Kościuszko. In February 1746, Andrzej Tadeusz Bonawentura Kościuszko was born as the youngest son to a noble family in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, now part of Belarus. As a young man, he…
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Jun 30
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June 2026 Newsletter!

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The latest from the International Institute of Buffalo in the form of our June 2026 Newsletter. Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi discusses the immigrant roots of America independence Save the Date! Meet the Ambassador, Howard Gutman, former Ambassador to Belgium on Wednesday, August 19 Save the Date! Our Refugees of Comedy event is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14 See a video…
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Jun 28
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“Be Prepared for Summer”– Smart Advice in Any Language

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Stay Safe This Summer Pass these flyers along to anyone who might need them! Pass this important summer preparedness info along on your social media or at your school, house of worship, library, club, or anywhere else that makes sense. عربيةArabic Summer Safety Info বাাংলা Bengali Summer Safety Info မြန်မာစာ Burmese Summer Safety Info دری  Dari Summer Safety Info English…
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Jun 23
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Karine Jean-Pierre: Caribbean American Heritage Month

By Education, History, News
  For Caribbean American Heritage Month, we continue recognizing the economic, cultural, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. Karine Jean-Pierre was born on August 13, 1977, in Fort-de-France, Martinique, to Haitian parents. Since Martinique is a French territory located in the Caribbean,…
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Jun 22
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Shaggy: Caribbean American Heritage Month

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For Caribbean American Heritage Month, we continue recognizing the economic, cultural, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight award-winning rapper and entertainer Shaggy. Orville Richard Burrell was born on October 22, 1968, in Kington, Jamaica. He received his nickname “Shaggy” as a child due to his unkempt hair. His mother…
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Jun 18
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Donations Needed! Non-perishable Foods

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  At this time, we are not holding on-site donation hours. To coordinate your drop-offs, please contact our donations team at: donations@iibuff.org We are constantly assisting our newest neighbors in integrating into our community, but we need your help! At this time, we are looking for donations of shelf-stable and non-perishable food items for our clients.  A list of specific…
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Jun 17
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IIB Welcomes 22 New Americans from 13 Countries

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We were honored to welcome 22 New Americans from 13 countries while they took their citizenship oaths at a special U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Naturalization Ceremony aboard the USS Little Rock. These new fellow U.S. citizens are formerly citizens of Bangladesh, Bhutan, Canada, China, Congo, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam. The unique ceremony…
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Jun 11
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Steve Stoute: Caribbean American Heritage Month, Recognizing Immigrants and Refugees

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As Caribbean American Heritage Month continues, we’re recognizing the economic, cultural, and social contributions of notable immigrants and refugees who’ve helped shape America’s vibrant tapestry. Today, we spotlight Canisius University’s 25th president, Steve Stoute. Steve Stoute was born in 1980 in Trinidad and Tobago. Raised in a family committed to service, he immigrated to the United States in 2000 to…
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Jun 08
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Summer Donations Needed!

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  At this time we are not holding open donation hours on site. To coordinate your drop offs, please contact our donations team at: donations@iibuff.org Although our refugee resettlement program has seen challenges over the last few years, we are still working to assist our newest neighbors integrate as valued members of our community. The International Institute of Buffalo has…
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