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Some new teachers take long trek to Gillette

Media Relations 8/8/19 Media Relations 8/8/19

Some new teachers take long trek to Gillette

Gillette News Record

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Trump’s war on refugees is tearing down US's life-changing resettlement program

Media Relations 6/26/19 Media Relations 6/26/19

Trump’s war on refugees is tearing down US's life-changing resettlement program

The Guardian

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Americans have welcomed refugees like me. The government shouldn't turn its back (Opinion)

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Americans have welcomed refugees like me. The government shouldn't turn its back (Opinion)

Delaware Online

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Questions You’ve Always Wanted to Ask a Refugee

Media Relations 6/18/19 Media Relations 6/18/19

Questions You’ve Always Wanted to Ask a Refugee

USA for UNHCR

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Letters: A refugee resettled in Louisiana recalls the generosity of America

Aleia Mariel 6/17/19 Aleia Mariel 6/17/19

Letters: A refugee resettled in Louisiana recalls the generosity of America

The Advocate

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Nga Vuong-Sandoval: Refugee, Activist, Historic Preservationist, and Advocate for Colorado’s Refugees

Media Relations 5/30/19 Media Relations 5/30/19

Nga Vuong-Sandoval: Refugee, Activist, Historic Preservationist, and Advocate for Colorado’s Refugees

History Colorado

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He came to Boise as a refugee. Now he’s working toward a seat on City Council.

Media Relations 5/23/19 Media Relations 5/23/19

He came to Boise as a refugee. Now he’s working toward a seat on City Council.

Idaho Statesman

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Colorado lawmakers are moving forward with an effort to ensure a steady flow of money for refugees

Media Relations 4/9/19 Media Relations 4/9/19

Colorado lawmakers are moving forward with an effort to ensure a steady flow of money for refugees

Denverite

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These refugees came to Milwaukee for a new life, now they're sharing their food with us at special events

Media Relations 2/21/19 Media Relations 2/21/19

These refugees came to Milwaukee for a new life, now they're sharing their food with us at special events

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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Aleia Mariel 2/19/19 Aleia Mariel 2/19/19

Fatima Dirie: Empowering & Lifting Others

wjhl.com

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Asylum Seekers React to the State of the Union: We are Not Criminals

Media Relations 2/7/19 Media Relations 2/7/19

Asylum Seekers React to the State of the Union: We are Not Criminals

Church World Service

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Genocide survivor tells her incredible story, forms non-profit group

Media Relations 1/12/19 Media Relations 1/12/19

Genocide survivor tells her incredible story, forms non-profit group

Cleveland.com

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Let Nothing Hold You Back

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Let Nothing Hold You Back

The Immigrant Story

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From child refugee in Mozambique to school principal in the United States

Media Relations 12/19/18 Media Relations 12/19/18

From child refugee in Mozambique to school principal in the United States

USA for UNHCR

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DPS Launches New Refugee and Immigrant Radio Program

Aleia Mariel 12/15/18 Aleia Mariel 12/15/18

DPS Launches New Refugee and Immigrant Radio Program

9News

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Ekhlas Ahmed | Refugee and activist

Media Relations 11/13/18 Media Relations 11/13/18

Ekhlas Ahmed | Refugee and activist

Maine Magazine

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Ameritas' Martin honored as Woman of the Year at annual Inspire Awards

Media Relations 9/18/18 Media Relations 9/18/18

Ameritas' Martin honored as Woman of the Year at annual Inspire Awards

Lincoln Journal Star

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Refugees Helping to Bring More Fresh Food to the Far North

Aleia Mariel 7/5/18 Aleia Mariel 7/5/18

Refugees Helping to Bring More Fresh Food to the Far North

Next City

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How a Syrian refugee is recreating his 'American Dream' for the next generation

Media Relations 6/22/18 Media Relations 6/22/18

How a Syrian refugee is recreating his 'American Dream' for the next generation

USA Today

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Jessi Calzado Esponda on the trauma of migrant children separated from family

Media Relations 6/18/18 Media Relations 6/18/18

Jessi Calzado Esponda on the trauma of migrant children separated from family

CGTV America

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