STORIES
Natan's Journey
Ruihua's Journey
Natan's Journey
Natan's story starts in Vietnam where he grew up surrounded by the violence of the Vietnam War.
Al's Journey
Ruihua's Journey
Natan's Journey
Al and his family escaped from Cuba on the "Freedom Flights" that occurred after Castro's takeover.
Ruihua's Journey
Ruihua's Journey
Ruihua's Journey
During the Cultural Revolution, Ruihua (Hua) was sent to live in Mao's work camps, enduring a decade of hard labor.
Jim's Journey
Why did you move to the United States?
Ruihua's Journey
Jim grew up in Riga, Latvia, under communism.
Meta's Journey
Why did you move to the United States?
Why did you move to the United States?
Meta lived in the Netherlands during WWII
Why did you move to the United States?
Why did you move to the United States?
Why did you move to the United States?
Everyone moves to the United States for a reason. Those reasons are often complex but usually boil down to economic opportunities, religious and political freedom or free speech. Why did you or your ancestors move here? Tell us your story.