Through Our Eyes: Immigrant Stories
“Through Our Eyes” is a collection of worker stories, each a unique narrative that echoes the resilience and determination of the immigrant experience when coming to America in pursuit of a better life. Explore the diverse and inspiring tales that have collectively shaped America into the cultural tapestry and economic powerhouse it is today.
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Yoshi Her, son of Hmong refugees and SEIU HCMN member
I was born in the United States, but my parents were not. As Hmong refugees, they migrated from Laos to a refugee camp in Thailand
Teresa DeLeon, immigrant from the Philippines and member of SEIU 1199NW
When my father first arrived in the U.S., he slept on his cousin’s couch in a one-bedroom apartment. At night, he would sneak into the
Mery Davis, home care worker and SEIU 1199 member
I have very few photos from my life before I arrived in America. At some point, I had a picture of my sisters and me when they visited Honduras after my first child was born. But when I started working in America, someone robbed me and took my pocketbook where I had the photo. That loss didn’t keep me from having a good life here though.
Marlyn Hoilette, immigrant from Jamaica and SEIU 1199 member
I am one of seven siblings. Three of us live in Florida and four in New York. Two of my brothers work in transportation in
Markita Blanchard, public school janitor from Detroit, Michigan and SEIU Local 1 member
I had a fairytale childhood growing up on the westside of Detroit. My three brothers and I live in the same house we were raised
Maria Nuno-Estrada, first-generation immigrant and Workers United member
The American dream—an ethos that many aspire to, yet struggle to attain. For some, it is a basic hope of being able to sleep peacefully
Bobby Dutta, immigrant from India and SEIU Local 1000 member
I was born and raised in India and arrived in the U.S. as a teenager during the late 1970s. My family separation story began when
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