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From “Alien Kid” to New Immigrant – Part 1

November 29, 2018 By Welcoming Center In Participant Voices No Comments

by Tina Tan “Where are you from?” It has been the most common question for me since I came to Philadelphia. My appearance, my dressing style, together with my accent obviously indicate by no means am I American. I am Tina. I came from Shenzhen, China. When I was eight-year-old, I moved with my parents [...]

Smiling and Diversity

November 13, 2018 By Welcoming Center In Workforce Development No Comments

by Miranda Berger As I write this article about diversity it puts a smile on my face. As an immigrant from the Netherlands, I assist new immigrants every day in their career pathway at the Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians in Philadelphia. Although I visited the United States many times, my relocation to the U.S. [...]

How I Found My Voice as an Immigrant in Philadelphia

October 29, 2018 By Welcoming Center In Civic Engagement, Participant Voices No Comments

by Luciana Amorim I am from Brazil and my country has a lot of diversity—from beaches to mountains, to the different ways of speaking Portuguese with accent, some special words that define our culture. I never had an American Dream, or the dream of living in another country, or having the experience of living in [...]

Celebrating Heritage: A Time for Reflection and Building an Inclusive Future

October 15, 2018 By Welcoming Center In Immigration No Comments

by Peter Gonzales Today marks the end of Hispanic Heritage Month, a time when Americans celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Last week, I had the humbling experience of being honored by Al Dia News as a nonprofit leader with [...]

When Life Gives You Pickles… the Story of a Syrian Refugee Entrepreneur in Philadelphia

October 9, 2018 By Welcoming Center In Entrepreneurship No Comments

by Nicole Marcote I fix my sight on the back of her head scarf and try to keep up with her quick and determined steps through Philadelphia’s crowded Reading Terminal Market. Once in a while, Amina turns around and flashes a quick smile, pleased that I am still in tow, barely. I can’t keep but [...]

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