Immigration is often framed in black-and-white terms: legal or illegal, welcome or unwanted. But the real story is far more complicated—and human. For centuries, people have crossed oceans, borders, and invisible lines in search of something better. Some found it. Others found hardship. But all of them helped shape the messy, remarkable fabric of the… Read More »
Manjirō Nakahama, at the young age of 14, was a fisherman who, along with four companions, found himself stranded on an island following a shipwreck. Their rescue arrived in the form of an American whaleship, which transported them to Honolulu. While his friends decided to stay in Honolulu, Manjirō ventured onwards to Massachusetts. This journey… Read More »
In New York City, Thanksgiving holds the distinction of being the preferred wedding day for Chinese immigrants, given that it’s typically the one day when entire families aren’t working. Due to the high demand, restaurants must be reserved a year ahead, and it’s not uncommon for a single venue to accommodate up to 10 wedding… Read More »
In 2023, Raul Rodriguez, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent responsible for the deportation of numerous individuals, was shocked to discover that he himself was undocumented. Upon presenting his birth certificate to assist his brother in obtaining U.S. citizenship, Rodriguez found out that his documents had been fabricated since birth, making him a non-citizen.… Read More »
Chinese cuisine first made its way to America during the California Gold Rush, which began in 1848. With an influx of around 30,000 immigrants hailing from the Canton region in China, these new arrivals established restaurants that served not only as sources of familiar flavors for the predominantly male demographic, but also as social hubs… Read More »
Confederados is a population of 260,000 descendants of Southern US expatriates who fled to Brazil after the Civil War. They host an annual festival that includes fried chicken and Confederate flags and uniforms. The post Confederados is a population of 260,000 descendants… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source
Ahn Changho and his wife were the first married Korean couple to immigrate to the US in 1902. He is credited with co-writing South Korea’s national anthem, and two of his sons, Philip Ahn and Ralph Ahn, went on to be actors in Hollywood. His son Philip is considered to be the first Korean American… Read More »
