Colombia To America (My Parents Immigration Story)
What does being an immigrant mean to you? "An immigrant is a person who is willing to move their roots from one place to another. They are willing to start over in a new place from everything they know to something totally foreign. " What was the most important thing...
Alex Davidkhanian (My Dad) – Leaving Iran
What does being an immigrant/refugee mean to you? "It meant the opportunity to start fresh in a new country - learn its culture, jobs and language. I was eight years old when my parents immigrated to Canada from France. I recall the excitement to discover new things...
Nan Gyi Thoke
This dish from Myanmar was amazing. The noodles were chewy and the sauce was deliciously spicy. The texture was smooth with the toppings adding crunch and new flavors. I also liked the noodles with extra lime. It was definitely one of my favorite dishes we tried.
States Resettling Refugees
Refugee resettlement is the selection and transfer of refugees from a country where they have sought protection to a third country that has permitted them to stay based on long-term or permanent residence status. The United States has a long tradition of welcoming...
Falafel
Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern food. They are deep-fried balls or patties, often made from chickpeas or fava beans with the addition of fresh herbs and spices. Falafels are a popular food for vegetarians, and can be served in pita as a wrap. They are savory, with...
Lost and Found Cat
Lost and Found Cat is a children's book written by Doug Kuntz and Amy Shrodes, and it is a true story about a girl who loses her cat while trying to flee her country by boat. In August 2015, a car had snuck out of Mosul, Iraq with a mother, four daughters, and one...
Interview: Shala
For my interview, I chose to talk to a family friend, a very good friend of my mom who is not a refugee but was taken from her home country at a young age without being accustomed to the culture. Her name is Shala and she is originally from Iran. She left when her...
Book Review: American Refuge
American Refuge is a book written by Nadege Nicoll that demonstrates the struggle of refugees through the perspective of an American-raised 6th grader named Isaac. He lives his life without worrying about the rest of the world. When a new student, Khaled, comes to the...
Refugee Origin by State
The chart above shows where most refugees in each state had migrated from in 2015. For example, in Alaska, most refugees at the time were from Somalia, while in Florida, most refugees were from Cuba. This map also shows that most of the refugees in numerous states are...