immigrants
Not Your Mother's Catholic Frescoes: Radiant Portraits Of Queer People Of Color
Inspired by Mexican religious art, photographer Gabriel Garcia Roman portrays queer people of color as saints and warriors.
The Frightened Vietnamese Kid Who Became A U.S. Army General
Forty years ago, Viet Luong was a 9-year-old Vietnamese boy fleeing Saigon with his family. Today he's the first Vietnamese-American general in the U.S. Army and is helping train the Afghan military.
Thousands Of Young Women In U.S. Forced Into Marriage
Sometimes the women aren't allowed to leave their homes. Some commit suicide. Many have little recourse, advocates say, because current laws are ill-equipped to address this hidden crisis.
In Berlin, Grassroots Efforts Work To Integrate Inner-City Schools
In parts of the city, racial segregation in schools is often a reality. But small parent-led initiatives — one immigrant-led, one native-led — have been working to change perceptions and enrollment.
NOAA Team Finds Shipwreck Of The 'Titanic Of The Golden Gate'
In 1901, the SS City of Rio de Janeiro went down in thick fog at the entrance to San Francisco Bay, killing 128 people — most of them immigrants from China and Japan.
Dozens Of Countries Take In More Immigrants Per Capita Than The U.S.
While the United States has the most total foreign-born residents, they make up a higher percentage of the population in most European countries and some Gulf states, as well as Canada and Australia.
Stranded In France, Migrants Believe Britain Is The Answer
Migrants from Africa and Afghanistan have poured into Calais, hoping to seek asylum in Britain across the channel. But few succeed, leaving an estimated 2,000 in limbo in the French port city.
Liberian Expatriates In Atlanta Join Together To Fight Ebola
A community of about 20,000 Liberians lives around Atlanta. "We all know family, friends, neighbors that are falling victim" to the epidemic back home, one man says. He's collecting supplies to help.
Raleigh Bailey and the Center for New North Carolinians Welcome Immigrants and Refugees
Raleigh Bailey is the founding director of the Center for New North Carolinians. He and his group work to help new immigrants in North Carolina have access to various resources and services. He sat down with WFDD Radio Camper Ian Olson.
When I first saw Mr. Bailey, he had a big smile and hat. He made great conversation. First I asked him why he feels it is important to help new immigrants.