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Now featuring exclusive new material including excerpts from Desi Arnaz’s unpublished second memoir and commentary by daughter Lucie Arnaz, here is the expanded edition of the New York Times bestselling memoir of Cuban American entertainment legend, TV pioneer, and I Love Lucy star Desi Arnaz...

The New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice The incredible saga of the German-Jewish immigrants—with now familiar names like Goldman and Sachs, Kuhn and Loeb, Warburg and Schiff, Lehman and Seligman—who profoundly influenced the rise of modern finance (and so much more), from the New...

Unstoppable is the ultimate immigrant story and an epic David-and-Goliath adventure. While American teens were socializing in ice cream parlors, Siggi was suffering beatings by Nazi hoodlums for being a Jew and was soon deported along with his family to the darkest place the world has ever known: Auschwitz. Siggi used his wits to stay alive, pretending to have trade skills the Nazis could exploit to run the camp. After two death marches and near starvation, he was liberated from camp Mauthausen and went to work for the US Army hunting Nazis.

In 1952, the Immigration and Nationality Act sparked significant debate across America, leading President Truman to veto the legislation, only to see it passed over his objection in June of that year. In response, he established the Presidents Commission on Immigration and Naturalization to critically assess the nations immigration and naturalization policies. The Commission was tasked with providing recommendations aimed at enhancing the economy, security, and overall responsibilities of the United States. This insightful report encapsulates their findings, advocating for an immigration ...

“In this timeless book, President Kennedy shows how the United States has always been enriched by the steady flow of men, women, and families to our shores. It is a reminder that America’s best leaders have embraced, not feared, the diversity which makes America great.” —Former Secretary...

In Soul of an Immigrant, Constantine Panunzio (1884-1964) opens up his heart as he recounts his childhood in Molfetta, Italy. At just 13, he set off on a daring journey as a sailor, ultimately arriving in Boston in 1902. Faced with numerous challenges in finding work, mastering English, and pursuing an education in the U.S., Panunzio persevered and eventually became the administrator of a prominent social service agency in Boston. His experiences during WWI, where he led the YMCA on the Italian front, further shaped his views on the immigrant experience. Throughout his career, he passionately ...

Welcome to Immigrant Conversations, the podcast that brings you inspiring stories from immigrants who have turned challenges into triumphs. Join Mehran Sorourian, a Middle Eastern immigrant woman as she dives deep into the experiences of first-generation and diaspora individuals, exploring their unique journeys, cultural identities, and the hurdles they’ve overcome. We discuss everything from immigrant entrepreneurship, cross cultural experiences, as well as the dark side of migration such as isolation, bias, and more. We aim to provide a platform for voices that often go unheard and aim to ...

In this book, President Kennedy tells us what immigrants have done for America, and what America has done for its immigrants. It is one of the dramatic success stories of world history.... It can stand as a testament to a cause President Kennedy cherished, and which we should carry on.

When economist Angus Deaton immigrated to the United States from Britain in the early 1980s, he was awed by America’s strengths and shocked by the extraordinary gaps he witnessed between people. Economics in America explains in clear terms how the field of economics addresses the most pressing issues of our times—from poverty, retirement, and the minimum wage to the ravages of the nation’s uniquely disastrous health care system—and narrates Deaton’s own account of his experiences as a naturalized US citizen and academic economist.

Debunks the pervasive and self-congratulatory myth that our country is proudly founded by and for immigrants, and urges readers to embrace a more complex and honest history of the United States Whether in political debates or discussions about immigration around the kitchen table, many Americans...

A lo largo de su presidencia, John F. Kennedy estuvo apasionado por el tema de la reforma migratoria. Él pensaba que los Estados Unidos son una nación de personas que valoran equitativamente las tradiciones y la exploración de nuevas fronteras, dignos de la libertad para construir mejores...

America...past, present, and future...from the perspective of a 1st Generation born in the USA son of an immigrant family.

Aiming to open people's minds through real stories of immigration

Dive into the rich tapestry of American history with Americans All, Immigrants All. This compelling series, produced by the United States Department of the Interiors Office of Education in collaboration with the Columbia Broadcasting System, features 26 dramatic radio broadcasts that illuminate the pivotal contributions of immigrants to the development of the United States. Accompanying these programs is a concise volume filled with vital data and insights, often presented in engaging tables and summaries, showcasing the diverse roles immigrants have played in shaping the nation. - Summary by ...

The sweat-shop was my liberty cradle... My first university, says Marcus Eli Ravage (1884-1965), a Romanian immigrant who changed the course of his life through education. By night, he attended lectures and theatre in New York; by day, he diligently sewed sleeves into shirts in a ghetto shop. Ravages 1917 autobiography narrates his journey from being an alien to becoming an American. At 16, he emigrated from Romania and worked for several years to save enough money to attend the University of Missouri, a culture shock at first. However, he eventually embraced the bigger and freer world beyond ...

Thriving Beyond Borders is a limited series podcast produced by Enkula Wellness Hub as part of a Heritage Lottery-funded project that explores the compelling stories of migrants of African descent who have moved to the UK and Scotland Home. The project explores the financial experiences of people who've made Scotland their home in engaging conversation cafes that have brought together a remarkably diverse range of intergenerational participants aged up to 85. Packed with incredible nuggets and stories, these podcasts are a piece of heritage that will mark an important historical touchpoint for...

Intimate, personal portraits of remarkable lives brought to you from the files of the Immigrant Archive Project (IAP), the nation’s leading oral history project on the modern immigrant experience. It is hosted by IAP founder, Tony Hernandez and produced in collaboration with Latino Broadcasting Company. The Immigrant Archive Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that brings the immigrant experience to life through the voices of the people who’ve lived it.

The Immigrant Voices Podcast Project brings you the voices of the courageous people who have made the U.S. their home. In their own words, you’ll hear about the lives and people they left behind in their native countries, their journeys here, their struggles and successes. You’ll hear from parents of “dreamers,” “dreamers” themselves, undocumented to naturalized citizens, and everything in between.

Inspired by her own mother’s story, Flosie Sazon created an audio documentary called ”The Life of Immigrants” telling the tales of Overseas Filipino Workers, or OFWs, who travelled to Ireland to work and live and eventually bring their families with them in hopes of a brighter future. This audio documentary will also provide a meaningful insight into the lives of first-generation Filipinos who were raised in Ireland, as they discuss their upbringing and perspectives on being the first in their family to experience both Irish culture and the struggle to maintain their language and customs...

The Coffee between Two Immigrants (CTI) is an ambitious new initiative that seeks to amplify the powerful stories of successful and renowned immigrants in Canada. These individuals have overcome significant challenges to succeed and thrive, making lasting contributions to the fabric of Canada and shaping its economy, culture, and communities. Their stories are filled with perseverance, innovation, and resilience, and they are crucial to the larger conversation about immigration, diversity, and success in Canada. Our guests are well-known public figures, entrepreneurs, and community leaders.