Dominican Republic native Jeffrey Zapata knew he wanted to own a barbershop from the time he was young.
At 14, he started practicing. At 19, he opened his first shop…
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April 27, 2017
The Day: “Does data about immigrants’ economic impact paint whole picture?”
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April 27, 2017
Pork Network: “New Tool Maps the Economic Impact of Immigration.”
The New American Economy recently launched an interactive tool, illustrating the boost immigrants provide to their local economies. Using “Map the Impact,” visitors can click on their state or enter…
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April 27, 2017
Canton Repository: “The Golden Door Swings Both Ways.”
In Olathe, Kan., a young man is dead; shot by a complete stranger. Witnesses say the suspect questioned engineers Srinivas Kuchibhotla and Alok Madasani about their visa status, then later…
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April 27, 2017
Philadelphia Magazine: “SXSW Day 2: Mayor Kenney Keeps It Real on Immigration.”
The Trump administration has been looming over SXSW this year — there was a well-attended discussion titled “A Conversation With the Failing New York Times” and a tech rally for…
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April 27, 2017
The Globe and Mail: “Trump’s immigration ambitions extend beyond the wall.”
In a speech before U.S. lawmakers last week, President Donald Trump identified Canada’s system for admitting immigrants as worthy of emulation. But the changes his administration has in mind…
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