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Cardinal Glass Employs Immigrants: Each One Has a Story
From Erika Lorentzsen | Part of the New American Stories series | 08:51
A young boy's father is killed in Somalia, as he makes his way to a camp in Kenya. After a long journey, now in the US, he doesn't feel discrimination working here. Some places actively hire immigrants. He remembers his painful past.
A young boy's father is killed in Somalia, as he makes his way to a camp in Kenya. After a long journey, now in the US, he doesn't feel discrimination working here. Some places actively hire immigrants. He remembers his painful past.
Dating Through the Eyes of an Immigrant
From Erika Lorentzsen | Part of the New American Stories series | 04:52
A look at different dating rituals around the world. From Europeans getting married later in life like in Chicago, NY and other places, to a Muslim woman going on dates with a relative.
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A look at different dating rituals around the world. From Europeans getting married later in life like in Chicago, NY and other places, to a Muslim woman going on dates with a relative.
Dating Through the Eyes of an Immigrant
From Erika Lorentzsen | Part of the New American Stories series | 04:52
A look at different dating rituals around the world. From Europeans getting married later in life like in Chicago, NY and other places, to a Muslim woman going on dates with a relative.
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- Dating Through the Eyes of an Immigrant
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- Erika Lorentzsen
A look at different dating rituals around the world. From Europeans getting married later in life like in Chicago, NY and other places, to a Muslim woman going on dates with a relative.
Learning to date all over again
From Erika Lorentzsen | Part of the New American Stories series | 04:23
Dating can be different for Muslims, Hindus and Latinos. Even once they've moved to America, some of the traditions stay alive, and some die.
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- Learning to date all over again
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- Erika Lorentzsen
Dating can be different for Muslims, Hindus and Latinos. Even once they've moved to America, some of the traditions stay alive, and some die.
US Marriage and Divorce Clash with Values of Other Cultures
From Erika Lorentzsen | Part of the New American Stories series | 03:30
In a country with a high divorce rate, immigrants have a different view of marriage.
In a country with a high divorce rate, immigrants have a different view of marriage.
How Nice is Nice?
From Erika Lorentzsen | Part of the New American Stories series | 06:56
Being nice can vary from culture to culture. One European immigrant finds midwestern nice to be fake. In other cultures, nice may be simpleminded.
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Being nice can vary from culture to culture. One European immigrant finds midwestern nice to be fake. In other cultures, nice may be simpleminded.
Immigrants Fitting In Socially
From Erika Lorentzsen | Part of the New American Stories series | 05:58
An immigrant adjusting to new life in a new country has many challenges including how the community accepts them. Immigrants may feel they are on the outside.
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- Immigrants Fitting In Socially
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An immigrant adjusting to new life in a new country has many challenges including how the community accepts them. Immigrants may feel they are on the outside.
Starting Over: A Refugee's Journey to the US
From Erika Lorentzsen | Part of the New American Stories series | 06:17
The Nepalese Bhutanese people are basically landless after having fled Bhutan. One immigrant tells the story of going from refugee to the US.
The Nepalese Bhutanese people are basically landless after having fled Bhutan. One immigrant tells the story of going from refugee to the US.
Misunderstandings and Jokes: An Immigrant Struggles with Humor
From Erika Lorentzsen | Part of the New American Stories series | 05:10
Maintaining a sense of humor in another language can be difficult. Some misunderstandings can be humorous. Still, understanding the nuances of jokes in a foreign language are hard says some immigrants.
Maintaining a sense of humor in another language can be difficult. Some misunderstandings can be humorous. Still, understanding the nuances of jokes in a foreign language are hard says some immigrants.
Global Internet Dating: Filipina Woman Marries Moves to Small Town North Dakota
From Erika Lorentzsen | Part of the New American Stories series | 07:09
Filipina woman meets husband on Christian dating site and moves to small town North Dakota. She says their relationship is more than mail order bride.
Filipina woman meets husband on Christian dating site and moves to small town North Dakota. She says their relationship is more than mail order bride.