Jasmine Martinez is a second-generation Mexican-American who grew up acutely aware of what her family endured to give her a better life. Those sacrifices — and stories about the social…
March 15, 2022
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May 9, 2016
Mexican-American Student Sets Her Sights on Congress and a Humanitarian Immigration Policy
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May 6, 2016
Weekend Reading: Highlights from this week’s immigration news (May 2-6)
Politico reporter Seung Min Kim reports that lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are working to effectively expand the number of low-skilled H-2B worker visas available each…
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May 5, 2016
Immigrants Open Businesses and Create Jobs Says Dallas Bank Manager
Juan Carlos “JC” Gonzalez never questions the economic benefit of welcoming immigrants into the United States. A first-generation American, Gonzalez is a vice president and branch manager…
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May 5, 2016
This Japanese Immigrant Helps Immigrant Businesses Contribute $170 Million to the St. Louis Economy Yearly
During her 38 years as president and CEO of the International Institute of St. Louis, Anna Crosslin has seen how immigrants and refugees have made significant contributions to the city…
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May 5, 2016
Houston Has This Immigrant CEO to Thank for Clean Streets
Maria Rios describes herself as “the ultimate example of the impact of immigrants in the United States.” The founder and CEO of Nation Waste, Inc., a waste removal company based…
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