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
COMMUNITY STORIES
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Across the Rio Grande—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.
