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Aleia Mariel 4/4/20 Aleia Mariel 4/4/20

If you have the mental energy to use this #lockdown period to take up or practice a skill, do think about using @NaTakallam to learn a language.

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A crucial part of the coronavirus fight: Getting info out to Nebraska's non-English speakers

Aleia Mariel 4/3/20 Aleia Mariel 4/3/20

A crucial part of the coronavirus fight: Getting info out to Nebraska's non-English speakers

Omaha World-Herald

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We continue to be grateful to the former refugees and immigrants who serve our communities as essential workers, like Dev. Bhandari Sharma

Aleia Mariel 4/1/20 Aleia Mariel 4/1/20

We continue to be grateful to the former refugees and immigrants who serve our communities as essential workers, like Dev. Bhandari Sharma

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I'm a foreign-born doctor fighting America's war against the coronavirus. The US needs more of us.

Aleia Mariel 4/1/20 Aleia Mariel 4/1/20

I'm a foreign-born doctor fighting America's war against the coronavirus. The US needs more of us.

The Hill

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CNN: Global Pandemic

Aleia Mariel 3/31/20 Aleia Mariel 3/31/20

CNN: Global Pandemic

CNN

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Aleia Mariel 3/26/20 Aleia Mariel 3/26/20

COVID-19

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We look to the helpers in times of crisis. Dr. Taye Gonfa is one of them.

Aleia Mariel 3/25/20 Aleia Mariel 3/25/20

We look to the helpers in times of crisis. Dr. Taye Gonfa is one of them.

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My Turn: Let’s recommit to welcoming refugees to the United States

Media Relations 3/17/20 Media Relations 3/17/20

My Turn: Let’s recommit to welcoming refugees to the United States

Concord Monitor

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Aleia Mariel 3/17/20 Aleia Mariel 3/17/20

Tecle Gebremicheal works as an assistant teacher and service-learning coordinator and is a specialist in the US Army Reserves.

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Jane Kinity | Offering Free Resources to the New Haven Community

Media Relations 3/9/20 Media Relations 3/9/20

Jane Kinity | Offering Free Resources to the New Haven Community

Jane Kinity

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Colorado's sharing COVID-19 information in many languages to reach everyone in the state

Aleia Mariel 3/6/20 Aleia Mariel 3/6/20

Colorado's sharing COVID-19 information in many languages to reach everyone in the state

9News

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Americans support refugees — why not the Trump administration?

Media Relations 3/2/20 Media Relations 3/2/20

Americans support refugees — why not the Trump administration?

The Hill

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Commentary: A Moroccan orphan finds the American Dream is also accessible

Media Relations 2/28/20 Media Relations 2/28/20

Commentary: A Moroccan orphan finds the American Dream is also accessible

Chicago Tribune

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Aleia Mariel 2/27/20 Aleia Mariel 2/27/20

Life After Asylum: Making Peace With What Was Lost

San Diego Union-Tribune

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Former refugee pushes local government leaders to help other refugees

Aleia Mariel 2/24/20 Aleia Mariel 2/24/20

Former refugee pushes local government leaders to help other refugees

wjhl.com

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The Bridge Between

Media Relations 2/20/20 Media Relations 2/20/20

The Bridge Between

Portland Phoenix

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Pro-refugee resolution passes Arizona Senate after push from local activists

Media Relations 2/20/20 Media Relations 2/20/20

Pro-refugee resolution passes Arizona Senate after push from local activists

Cronkite News: Arizona PBS

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Bonding over baklava: Lawrence meets with refugee advocates

Media Relations 2/20/20 Media Relations 2/20/20

Bonding over baklava: Lawrence meets with refugee advocates

AZ Mirror

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Refugee Congress Commemorates Anniversary of the First Muslim and Refugee Ban

Media Relations 1/27/20 Media Relations 1/27/20

Refugee Congress Commemorates Anniversary of the First Muslim and Refugee Ban

Refugee Congress

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Meet Tecle: Boise’s first refugee from Africa to run for local office

Aleia Mariel 1/24/20 Aleia Mariel 1/24/20

Meet Tecle: Boise’s first refugee from Africa to run for local office

IRC

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