CEO, SEWA-AIFW
When Raj Chaudhary moved to Minneapolis in 1968 to become a cancer researcher at the University of Minnesota, she felt like a pioneer. At that time, the Twin Cities’…
March 15, 2022
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February 28, 2022
Indian Researcher Starts Non-profit to Serve South Asian Community in Minneapolis
Raj Chaudhary
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February 28, 2022
Somalian Refugee Launches Interpretation Company in Minneapolis
Khadija Ali
CEO, Global Language ConnectionsFormer child refugee Khadija Ali is a natural advocate. “I believe everyone has a voice,” she says. “And I didn’t want a language barrier to…
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February 28, 2022
Argentinian Cook Starts Food Business in Minneapolis
Belén Rodríguez
Owner and Creator of Quebracho EmpanadasWhen Belén Rodríguez moved from Argentina to Minneapolis with her American husband in 2012, she quickly developed an international social circle. She worked as…
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February 3, 2022
Jordanian Immigrant Establishes Printing Company in New Jersey
Alia Suqi
Owner, Nextwave WebGrowing up in Jordan as one of 14 siblings, Alia Suqi always knew she’d have to work hard to find her own way. Her parents were…
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February 3, 2022
Italian Immigrant Becomes Owner of Auto Body Shop in New Jersey
Mario Tommolillo
Owner, Mario’s Classic Auto Body of PatersonOn the morning that Mario Tommolillo arrived in the United States from Italy, his parents woke him up at 5 a.m. to…
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