Dreams Beyond Borders: Stories of Immigrant Perseverance and Triumph
Stories that emphasize the resilience and achievements of immigrants, highlighting the idea that, despite obstacles, dreams can transcend boundaries and lead to remarkable contributions in a new land.
Elly De La Cruz (Dominican Republic)
Elly De La Cruz grew up in the Dominican Republic, a[…]
Priscilla Chan (Chinese-Vietnam)
Priscilla Chan was born in the United States to Chinese-Vietnamese refugee[…]
Dara Khosrowshahi (Iran)
Dara Khosrowshahi was born into a prosperous Iranian family, owners of[…]
Leila Janah (India)
Leila was the daughter of Indian immigrants who came to America[…]
Mark Rubakh (Russia)
Mark Rubakh’s journey began in Russia, a place where his family[…]
Kedija Hedara (Ethiopia)
Kedija grew up in the crowded streets of Ethiopia, where she[…]
Jean Chrisbene Justin (Haiti)
Jean was once a police officer in Haiti, a country riddled[…]
Sayed-Turab (Afghanistan)
Sayed-Turab was once a practicing physician in Afghanistan, where his days[…]
Maria Telleria (Mexico)
Maria Telleria was born in Mexico, where she spent her childhood[…]
Mohed Altrad (Syria)
Mohed was born in the desert of Syria, a nomad with[…]
Cristina Jiménez (Ecuador)
Cristina came from Ecuador, a land rich with culture but poor[…]
José Andrés (Spain)
In the kitchens of Spain, José learned the art of food.[…]
Sergey Brin (Russia)
In Soviet Russia, Sergey grew up under a heavy sky, where[…]
Ilhan Omar (Somalia)
The sun beat down on the dry earth of Somalia, and[…]
Reshma Saujani (Uganda/India)
Reshma was born to Indian parents exiled from Uganda during the[…]
Hamdi Ulukaya (Turkey)
Hamdi was born in the rugged mountains of Turkey, in a[…]
Santiago Estrada: Immigrant Stories
Immigration History Research Center
Immigrant Video series
The official YouTube Channel for the Immigration History Research Center at the University of Minnesota. Updated regularly with digital stories shared with our Immigrant Stories digital storytelling project. To make your own Immigrant Story, visit immigrantstories.umn.edu
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Immigrants
Every Fourth of July, Carnegie Corporation of New York celebrates remarkable Americans — all naturalized citizens — who have enriched and strengthened our democracy through their actions and contributions.