IMMIGRATION STORIES BY REGION
THE AMERICAS
The Americas are home to generations of immigrants whose journeys have helped shape the story of the United States. This collection brings together stories from Canada, Central America, South America and the Caribbean, preserving the experiences of the people and families who made their way to the United States and built new lives here.
INDUCTEES
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Inductee Celia Cruz
Celia Cruz, known as the “Queen of Salsa,” was a Cuban-American singer whose powerful voice and vibrant style revolutionized Latin music.
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Inductee James Naismith
James Naismith revolutionized American culture and sports by inventing basketball in 1891.
COMMUNITY STORIES
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Tampa Artist Tatiana Mesa Paján Remembers Havana in Her Art
How do you hold on to home when it’s time to leave? For Cuban-born artist Tatiana Mesa Paján, it was through the careful collection of objects. Before leaving Cuba, Mesa Paján took a series of walks through the city, collecting discarded objects along the way.
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Building a Life Across Borders—The Education of Rafaela Prieto Ochoa
When Rafaela Prieto Núñez crossed the Rio Grande to attend school in Laredo, Texas, she was only 16 years old. She did not arrive by chance. She came because an uncle believed that education could change the course of a young woman’s life—and because she was determined to prove him right.
