Phoenix tells the story of his mother and father's separate journeys from Laos through Thailand and to the United States. His parents met through a mutual friend and have built a life together. Phoenix is a second-generation Laotian-American and describes the way his family has preserved Laotian traditions while living in the U.S.
Creator:
Saythany, Phoenix
Contributor:
Horner, Kimberly
Created:
2023-12-05
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota, Immigration History Research Center
Cesar was born in Venezuela and moved to the U.S. with his mother with just a single bag of personal items. Though the transition was difficult, he is proud of who he is today.
Creator:
Mendez, Cesar
Contributor:
Horner, Kimberly
Created:
2023-12-03
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota, Immigration History Research Center
Leyla was born in Ecuador where she enjoyed school and spending time with her friends. She left Ecuador by bus with her mother, sisters, and aunts due to both political and economic circumstances. She had to leave much behind and is now rebuilding her life in the United States.
Creator:
Pacha, Leyla
Contributor:
Horner, Kimberly
Created:
2023-11-08
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota, Immigration History Research Center
Born and raised in Egypt with four siblings, three brothers and one sister, Georgette Tadros was an extremely academic person. This video tells the story of her marriage and migration to the US.
Creator:
Donalds, Maya
Contributor:
Waslin, Michele
Created:
2023-04-26
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota, Immigration History Research Center
Biographical Information: Ibrahim Roba was born in Dire Dawa in Eastern Oromia. In 1979, Ibrahim left Ethiopia due to the ongoing war. He left the country right before he could complete high school. He walked from Ethiopia to Djibouti before going to Egypt as a refugee. He spent three years in Egypt where he was able to gain an education. He was...
Creator:
Roba, Ibrahim
Contributor:
Roba, Hibaa
Created:
2023-03-27
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.
Biographical Information: Tasissa Moti, born in Western Oromia, was the first Oromo to settle in Minnesota. He grew up in a small village and did not attend school until his mid teens. While working as a dresser in a hospital, he met his future wife who was from Minnesota. After they married, the couple decided to come to Minnesota so that Tasis...
Creator:
Moti, Tasissa
Contributor:
Roba, Hibaa
Created:
2023-03-09
Contributed By:
University of Minnesota Libraries, Immigration History Research Center Archives.