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, anak ng mga Hmong refugee at miyembro ng SEIU HCMN
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, imigrante mula sa Pilipinas at miyembro ng 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 at miyembro ng SEIU 1199
Kakaunti lang ang mga litrato ko sa buhay ko bago ako dumating sa America. Sa ilang mga punto, mayroon akong larawan ng aking mga kapatid na babae at ako nang bumisita sila sa Honduras pagkatapos ipanganak ang aking unang anak. Pero noong nagsimula akong magtrabaho sa America, may nanakawan sa akin at kinuha ang aking pocketbook kung saan ako nakalagay ng litrato. Ang pagkawalang iyon ay hindi naging hadlang para magkaroon ako ng magandang buhay dito.
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, janitor ng pampublikong paaralan mula sa Detroit, Michigan at miyembro ng SEIU Local 1
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, unang henerasyong imigrante at miyembro ng Workers United
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, imigrante mula sa India at miyembro ng SEIU Local 1000
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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