4 Immigrant CEOs on Their Biggest Challenges As Entrepreneurs
For some, starting a company while navigating the U.S. immigration system can be a minefield.
Before the Chinese Exclusion Act, This Anti-Immigrant Law Targeted Asian Women
The 1875 Page Act was one of the earliest pieces of federal legislation to restrict immigration to the United States.
Countering stereotypes about Asian Americans
Asian Americans are often overlooked in discussions of racial bias in the United States. Now, psychologists and other researchers are working to change that.
Immigrants Are Good for Business, and This Study Proves It
45% of Fortune 500 companies were founded by immigrants or their kids.
As an immigrant and CEO, here’s what I’ve learned about building an inclusive culture
Hiring immigrants gives companies an edge, so it’s important to create a welcoming environment.
The Immigrant Edge: How Immigrant Millionaires Succeed in Business
No matter the economy, competition or lack of resources, immigrant entrepreneurs always seem to thrive.
A Brief History of the Cuban Community in Tampa, FL
Tampa’s Cuban history dates back to the 1520s when Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto sailed from Cuba to visit the area.
The number of international migrants reaches 272 million, continuing an upward trend in all world regions, says UN
Increase in global number of international migrants continues to outpace growth of the world’s population
How Immigration Has Enriched American Holidays
Immigration has shaped many of the most beloved American holiday customs, from playing dreidel to gifts from Santa Claus to the final countdown on New Year’s Eve.
Immigrants in American Sports
Nothing brings together people from all walks of life quite like the crack of a bat, the squeak of a court, or the thump of a tackle. Sports are a uniting force in our country and across the world. It’s a huge industry, bringing in over $70 billion a year in generated revenue to the United States.
German influence helped shape America
A few Germans were among the first European immigrants to arrive in the New World, joining the English at Jamestown, Virginia, in 1608.
Should Immigration Require Assimilation?
Every year, unique people—each with their own cultural history—become new citizens of the United States. Must they leave their own heritage behind?
Immigrants Played an Outsize Role in America’s Age of Innovation
Research shows that immigrants accounted for 19.6% of all U.S. inventors between 1880 and 1940.
The Economic Benefits of Immigration
Immigration has always been a formidable engine of economic and demographic growth for the United States.
8 Groundbreaking Contributions of Asian Americans Through History
From disease cures to influential tech to workers' rights, Asian American innovators have made huge impacts on people's lives.
History of Anti-Asian Racism in the United States
In the mid-1800s, Chinese immigrants started arriving and working in the US in large numbers (largely to the West Coast). And they played an important role in helping develop the country, including building the transcontinental railroad.
A ‘History of Exclusion, of Erasure, of Invisibility.’ Why the Asian-American Story Is Missing From Many U.S. Classrooms
There are more than 22 million Asian Americans (about 6% of the U.S. population), representing nearly 50 ethnic groups and speaking more than 100 languages, and they make up the fastest growing racial or ethnic group among eligible U.S. voters. Yet little of their story is taught in K-12 U.S. schools.
This Immigrant Leader Helps and Inspires Other Immigrants to Become Entrepreneurs
Within every role—and beyond—her mission is to support ambitious immigrants, cultivate diversity and encourage international inclusion within our workforce.
A Glimpse into the Immigrant Communities Who Have Made Mexico Their Home
Modern day Mexico was created by the blending of Spanish and indigenous cultures, traditions and blood. Yet Mexico, like the United States, has also attracted a wide variety of immigrants from other cultures as well.