Following is an updated excerpt from the book, Portraits of Immigrant Voices, in honor of Immigrant Heritage Month, which is celebrated during the month of June throughout the United States to honor the contributions and resilience of the newcomers who have shaped our...
“The people of Virginia have been very supportive from day one. They've been so kind and because of them I feel like I can accomplish my dreams. I ask them to keep supporting people.” Hamid Noori grew up in Afghanistan speaking Dari, a variation of the Persian...