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Top African immigrant in Minnesota state government departing to join Biden administration
After three years leading Gov. Walz’s efforts in providing resources and training to Minnesota workers and businesses as deputy commissioner in the state’s economic development agency, Hamse Warfa announced his departure Monday following his appointment by President Biden to serve as a senior adviser in the U.S. State Department.
Immigration Help Available to Those Affected by Natural Disasters and Other Unforeseen Circumstances
USCIS is reminding the public that we offer immigration services that may help people affected by unforeseen circumstances such as natural disasters. Examples of unforeseen circumstances include, but are not limited to, the Marshall fire in Colorado.
Here’s why immigrants to the U.S. are “job makers” more often than “job takers”
For a nation founded by immigrants, the U.S. has always harbored a considerable amount of anxiety toward them. Many anti-immigration movements, some of which endure to this day, suggest that immigrants compete with native-born citizens for work, drive down wages, and have a generally negative effect on the economy.
But are these claims true? A new study soon to be published in American Economic Review: Insights suggests that immigrants fill a number of important economic roles and are more likely to start businesses, making them “job makers” more often than “job takers.”
Expansion of anti-immigration policies frets migrants
Despite appeals and urges strongly conveyed by rights groups, pro-immigration organizations, and even the United Nations to terminate cruel border policies, the United States continues to expand anti-immigration policies and harsh border programs.
In the latest development, the US, while keeping with a federal court order, expanded the Trump-era “remain in Mexico” policy to San Diego, California. This program forces asylum seekers to wait in Mexico for US immigration hearings.
The Broken Policing System | Filipino Italian American Filmmaker Angelo Reyes’ 21st & Colonial
The Broken Policing System | Filipino Italian American Filmmaker Angelo Reyes’ 21st & Colonial
Top Immigrants Who Served America Well In 2021
As part of its drive to highlight and celebrate the contributions of immigrants to American life, The Immigrant Magazine has come up with a list of 11 immigrants who served American society very well in 2021.
The enlisted immigrants – who represent different countries of origin – have helped Americans as changemakers in politics, voting rights, climate change, education, and technology; as medical providers, scientists and researchers; and as advocates for the underprivileged.
Immigrant Impact On American Holiday Traditions
There is no doubt that immigrants and refugees from all across the world have enriched American society. They not only shaped American culture but also influenced social life by bringing their unique and diverse traditions to the United States.
The holiday traditions are no exception. Many of these traditions originated in regions outside of America; the Scottish New Year’s Eve song Auld Lang Syne, and the Swahili names of Kwanzaa candles are just two prime examples to mention.
Feminism vs Men’s Rights | Immigrant Comic Genius Anna Fishbeyn’s Views About What Women Want
Anna Fishbeyn, Founder and President of XOFeminist Productions and Anteriya Films (Russia/USA), is an award-winning star of stage and screen, a filmmaker, director, author, and actress. She is Russian/American.
Building the Valley: Cameroonian immigrant lays roots for business in New Kensington
Odilon Wafo came to the United States from the African country of Cameroon in 2010 looking for better opportunities for himself and his children.
He would find himself owning a business in New Kensington, a city that itself was striving for better.
“When I got here, I saw the city was a little bit depressed,” said Wafo, 54. “There wasn’t too much hope over here.”