In elementary school, Karen Toufayan’s friends never knew what to make of her lunch. While the others munched on Wonder Bread, Karen usually unwrapped a pita. “Nobody knew anything about…
March 15, 2022
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January 25, 2016
An Immigrant Family Behind America’s Pita Craze
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January 20, 2016
Immigrant Voices: An Ohio Entrepreneur Who Sees the World Differently
Dr. Ayman Salem came to the United States from Egypt in 1998 to pursue a PhD in material science and engineering at Drexel University. Today he lives in Dayton, Ohio,…
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January 13, 2016
Immigrants in South Carolina, Host of Sixth GOP Debate
Tomorrow evening, the Republican candidates will meet for their sixth debate (#GopDebate) in North Charleston, South Carolina. Although just 4.8 percent of South Carolina’s population is foreign-born, the number…
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December 21, 2015
PNAE Highlights from 2015
2015 was a busy year for PNAE!
Immigration reform won’t be achieved with one argument or by one party. So we’ve been busy shining a light on how immigration affects…
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December 14, 2015
Immigrants in Nevada, Site of Tomorrow’s GOP Debate
Tomorrow evening, the Republican candidates will meet for their fifth debate (#GopDebate) in Las Vegas, Nevada — a state that has become an increasingly popular destination for immigrants.…
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