“I’m from Kosovo. I grew up on a farm in the countryside. You had to listen to what your daddy told you. I got up early to feed the cows. I worked hard every day. When I was 18 or 19, I started working at … Continue reading‘God is number one, the United States is number two’
“I’m a first-generation Mexican-American. My parents migrated here when they were teens for a better life, better job opportunities. It really worked out well for them. My mom works for a veterinarian and my dad works construction, installing ceramic floor tiles, carpets, that kind of … Continue readingLooking at both sides of immigration debate
“I don’t like to say this because a lot of people who are undocumented are so talented and hard working. But I was pretty ready to just leave the country after graduating college. The climate of immigration was so tense. I was feeling desperate. I … Continue readingJourney to citizenship takes many turns
“Now it appears to be politically incorrect to be proud of one’s heritage. I’ve never known this country to be so divisive that now, in the eyes of certain people, it is not OK to take pride in one’s ethnicity. “Have we really come to … Continue readingIn divisive country, he plans to practice tolerance
“I was an immigrant once. I know how it is to come here and work hard to provide for your family. “My mom wanted a better life for us, but I didn’t like it here at first. I was crying for six months because I … Continue reading‘I’m thankful for the life I have here with my family’
“I moved here from Mississippi for work and better schools for my kids. I really like the schools here and feel they will give my kids a better foundation for college and to enjoy productive lives in the future. “And she moved here from Vietnam … Continue readingVietnamese immigrants looking for better lives
“I’ve faced a lot of challenges in my life. “I came to this country from Mexico when I was 14, and I’m 56 now. We had a big family, and I worked to help out my parents. “I was married 13 years and became a … Continue readingShe’s proud of her accomplishments in life