Just How Vital Are Immigrants to the American Workforce?
When we consider the rich history of immigration, it’s impossible to ignore the role that foreign-born citizens have played in our economy. From agriculture to entertainment, immigrants have enriched our lives and aided in our collective national strength.
Growing Up an Iranian Immigrant Was Tough but It Taught Me How to Lead
Not everybody has a choice about leaving their comfort zone.
How does immigration affect the workplace?
According to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, immigrants are “among the strongest fiscal and economic contributors to the U.S.”
'Money Is Love, Too': 5 Lessons From Immigrants to Manage Your Wallet
Financial expert Adina Chelminsky's grandfather left us a beautiful lesson in how love can be expressed through money.
Bias, Stereotypes and Our Views of Immigrants
What are the most common stereotypes about immigrants today and how do they impact how people think and act?
The Most Common Reasons Why People Immigrate to US
What is it about living in the US that attracts many people from other countries to immigrate here?
In America, Immigrants Really Do Get the Job Done
Far from being a drain on the US economy, William Kerr’s research finds immigrants are a driver of innovation and entrepreneurship.
Indigenous Migrants Grow in U.S. Work Force
The growing number of indigenous people — especially as farmworkers — has caught the attention of the federal government.
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.
Immigration to the United States, 1851-1900
In the late 1800s, people in many parts of the world decided to leave their homes and immigrate to the United States.
How Immigrants Have Been Driving Billions in American Innovation for Decades
The vaccine breakthroughs at Moderna and Pfizer are the latest examples of how immigrants have been driving billions in American innovation for decades.
A Classic Immigrant Success Story - Sergey Brin
From humble beginnings in the Soviet Union to the heights of greatest online success, Sergey Mikhaylovich Brin is a great example of the classic immigrant success story in world history.
Sammy Sosa
Seven-time All Star baseball player Sammy Sosa was born Samuel Kelvin Peralta Sosa in Consuelo, a small town outside the larger Dominican city of San Pedro de Macorís.
Why Do People Immigrate to the US?
Explore the total number of immigrants to the US over time, the purpose for their visit, and their countries of origin.
The 10 most popular countries for jobseekers
A new study of Google search trends shows the most in-demand employment destinations
Why Low-Skilled Immigrants Work Especially Hard
This post will expand on the lessons from Nicholas Eberstadt’s wonderful new book, Men Without Work, to give five reasons why low-skilled men who have immigrated to the United States tend to work more often than similarly educated men who were born here.
U.S. Immigration Before 1965
The United States experienced major waves of immigration during the colonial era, the first part of the 19th century and from the 1880s to 1920.
Inclusion Strategies for Immigrants in the Workplace
When your business hires immigrants, it needs to take steps to ensure the new employees become valued members of the organization without feeling the need to hide their cultural heritage.
African Immigrants
The story of people of African descent in the United States is not primarily a story of immigration. Most Africans who arrived in North America came against their will, caught up in a brutal system of human exploitation.
What are the predominant stereotypes about immigrants today
All of us of carry biases with us. We learn them as part of our socialization into our communities. Biases influence what we see, what we believe, and how we understand the world. Many of our biases are informed by stereotypes – generalized ideas and images about groups of people. It would nearly be impossible to live in the world and not be exposed to stereotypes.