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Candidate Forum spotlights vital role immigrants play in Virginia’s development
With 2018 elections stakes running high, Democratic and Republican candidates for U.S. Congress pitched their platforms to a diverse gathering at the Candidate Forum, which emanated a timely reminder on the enormous contributions of Virginia immigrants....Oct 5, 2018 13627 0 -
Asians remain the largest immigrant arrivals in the U.S. since 2010
Asians have overtaken Latin Americans as the biggest group of foreign-born residents arriving in the United States since a surge in the number of foreign-born arrival from the largest continent beginning in 2010. The top three...Oct 1, 2018 1594 0 -
Election 2018: Voter enthusiasm for midterms at highest level in two decades
U.S. Capitol, Image Credit: Martin Falbisoner/Wikimedia Commons Just weeks away, the November 6 election for Congress is shaping up to be one of the most intensely fought midterm polls as political enthusiasm has reached at its...Sep 29, 2018 1097 1 -
Why I dedicated my book on Islam to AU researcher Frankie Martin
When I launched my new book Journey into Europe: Islam, Immigration, and Identity about Islam in Europe at SOAS in London earlier this summer, the renowned political theorist Lord Bhikhu Parekh chaired the session. Lord Parekh was a...Sep 24, 2018 1846 0 -
Immigrants shine in Alexandria with entrepreneurial success – New Study
Immigrants make up 28.0% of the overall population of Alexandria but they represent a remarkably high share – 34.2% – of the entrepreneurs, according to a new study released by the City of Alexandria this week....Aug 21, 2018 976 0 -
Rashida Tlaib: An American promise
Rashida Tlaib’s victory in a Michigan primary has assured her a seat in the U.S. House of Representative since the Democratic candidate is likely to be elected unopposed in November from the state’s 13th congressional district....Aug 10, 2018 1470 0 -
Immigrants driving U.S. household growth
Image Credit: BrendelSignature/Wikimedia Commons Immigrants have been a force behind household growth in the United States over the past few decades and are projected to be even more important contributors to homeownership after 2025, a new...Aug 8, 2018 1575 0 -
Unemployment among Hispanic-Americans at record low rate
A naturalization ceremony in Grand Canyon Park Photo: Grand Canyon National Park/Wikimedia Commons Unemployment among Hispanic-Americans hit a record low rate in July as the national economy continues to create more jobs in a variety of...Aug 5, 2018 916 0 -
The French victory shows how immigrants enrich nations
Image: Screenshot/FIFA Channel video The image of the French team celebrating their glorious world cup victory represents the best of sporting spirit and enthusiasm for competition. But the 2018 French team is no ordinary outfit. It...Jul 16, 2018 1463 0 -
Asian-Americans highest earning group but with greatest income inequality- Study
8th Ave Chinatown in Brooklyn Photo: Eric R. Bechtold/Wikimedia Commons What is the first thing that springs to mind at the mention of Asians-Americans? Chinese workers and small business owners, Korean business and tech experts, countless...Jul 15, 2018 939 0
