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We Won Another Grant!

Posted on April 19, 2013

Thank you to the Citizens Committee of New York for believing in our work and awarding us a round of funding to pursue the collaboration with Newcomers High School! We will be returning to Newcomers High School in the Fall … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Story? 2013 Welcoming Stories Potluck and Screening

Posted on April 15, 2013

What’s Your Story? 2013 Welcoming Stories Potluck and Screening Sunday, April 21, 2013, 4:30-7:00pm Location: Immigrant Movement International Address: 108-59 Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, NY 11368 Transportation: 7 train to the 103rd and Roosevelt Avenue stop Free & Open to All, … Continue reading →

Under: Cultural Event, Culture, Film, First Person American, Immigrant Heritage Week, Immigration, News, NYC, Public Programs, Screening
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Welcoming Memories is Here!

Posted on May 23, 2011

FIRST PERSON AMERICAN AND ACTIVE VOICE PRESENTS WELCOMING STORIES, THE SERIES OF PILOT EPISODES ABOUT PEOPLE WHOSE LIVES WERE TRANSFORMED BY A SIMPLE ACT OF WELCOMING First Person American and Active Voice in Partnership with Shelbyville Multimedia Present Welcoming Stories—Personal … Continue reading →

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First Person Update

Posted on May 21, 2011

We’re excited to release a fresh batch of new stories! We’ve partnered with the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation and thanks to the generous support of the Sappi Ideas That Matter Grant, we’ve produced over 16 new videos. Stay tuned … Continue reading →

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Immigrant Heritage Week 2011

Posted on April 11, 2011

Today kicks off Immigrant Heritage Week, established by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg in 2004. Bloomberg, a grandson of Russian immigrants, established the week to celebrate the experiences and contributions of immigrants to New York City and the vibrant life stories … Continue reading →

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