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Immigration: Jewish Immigration Through A Philadelphia Native’s Family Eyes

September 10, 2018 Grace Shallow

Russian teenagers immigrating to the United States in the early-1900s experienced American freedom even before docking at Ellis Island. For the first time in their lives, these boys and girls spent unsupervised alone time together.

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Immigration: Shaloo Jose Found Her Second Family At HIAS

September 7, 2018 Means George

Shaloo Jose came to America in January 2005 after her husband decided to take a job overseas. She has since visited other big cities in the United States, but her and her family consider Philadelphia

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Immigration: How To Get Health Care

September 6, 2018 Laura Smythe

While understanding how to enroll for health care services can be a challenge for everybody, immigrants to the United States are far more likely to live uninsured. Navigating the health care process as an immigrant

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Immigration: Councilwoman Helen Gym Calls For Reform, Reflects On City’s Progress

September 5, 2018 Roberts Jennifer

As the daughter of immigrants, Councilwoman Helen Gym has dedicated much of her time in public service as an at-large member of Philadelphia City Council to advocating for the city’s immigrant and refugee communities. Gym

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Immigration: When English Isn’t The Native Language, Difficulties Arise

September 4, 2018 Grace Shallow

Viral incidents of people berating others for not speaking English have gripped the internet. In one case, a New Jersey teacher insisted students “speak American.” In another, a New York lawyer threatened to call Immigration

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Immigration: Haitian Roots Inspire Art That Examines ‘Unconventional Bodies’

August 30, 2018 Roberts Jennifer

Didier William is originally from Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and came to the United States in 1990 at the age of 6 with his father and brother to seek asylum. His mother and another brother arrived just

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Housing: How Ceiba Guides Immigrants Seeking A Home

August 29, 2018 Grace Shallow

As a product of collaboration between four other Latino-focused groups (Esperanza, Norris Square Community Alliance, Concilio de Organizaciones Hispanas de Filadelfia and Finanta), Ceiba is an organization which offers a range of services, including advocacy work

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Immigration: Saida Harpi Uses ESL Classes To Find Common Ground And Unite Communities

August 28, 2018 Grace Shallow

In Saida Harpi’s English language classroom, immigrants from any country are welcome. The blanket offering means the students in Harpi and her coworkers’ classes often come from a variety of countries — including Vietnam, Russia

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Housing: Octavia Hill Association’s History Of Offering Immigrant Housing

August 10, 2018 Grace Shallow

As waves of immigrants from European countries poured into a crowded Philadelphia, the Octavia Hill Association (OHA) was founded in 1896 to help them find housing. Now, 122 years later, OHA is still around and

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Immigration: Akbar Ahmadzai Helps Non-English Speakers Receive City Services

August 10, 2018 Grace Shallow

At the Nationalities Services Center, Akbar Ahmadzai can help native speakers of 150 languages better understand English. Ahmadzai, the director of language access and proficiency, oversees two programs: NSC’s year-round ESL classes and its interpretation

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