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2024 ‘Celebrate America’ Creative Writing Contest Winner: Stories of Us
Stories of Us I sitBy the windowsillGazing outside.Down, on the street, so many heads,Each is unique.Amidst the traffic and frantic honking,I sense the presence ofMillions of others, Just like me.I contemplateThe journeys. Each of us— All of us have a story.When mothers and fathersVentured far across the world,Their sense of adventure leadsThem in search of […]
Read MoreImmigration Impact Awards 2024
The American Immigration Council is hosting our annual Immigration Impact Awards on June 14th at the Marriott Marquis, Chicago. Together, we will celebrate the Council’s impactful history, steadfast dedication, and exciting future of shaping a more welcome country for immigrants. We can’t wait to come together with our partners to recognize incredible leaders for their […]
Read More2024 End-of-Year Impact Report
The American Immigration Council had an impactful year in 2024. As we prepare for 2025, we reaffirm our commitment to immigrant communities.
Read MoreImmigrant Entrepreneurs and the Fortune 500: Powering the US Economy in 2024
Immigrant entrepreneurs continue to shape our economy and play a critical role in the success and innovation of major corporations. In 2024, this trend is clearer than ever, with 46% of Fortune 500 companies being founded by immigrants or the children of immigrants. This year marks the highest share the American Immigration Council has recorded […]
Read MoreNew American Fortune 500 in 2024
Immigrant entrepreneurs have long played a crucial role in building America’s success. Many of the country’s most well-known and influential companies were started by immigrants or their children. For this report, we refer to these businesses as “New American” companies. This group includes widely recognized brands like Amazon and Apple, as well as rising stars […]
Read MoreThe Refugee Olympic Team: Resilience and Hope at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics
By: Devashish Basnet Since their unforgettable debut at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympic Games, the Refugee Olympic team, which represents millions of refugees and forcibly displaced people worldwide, keeps making history. This summer at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the team won its first-ever medal. Cindy Ngamba, a Cameroonian refugee who now lives in the UK, […]
Read More2024 Mid-Year Impact Report
In our 2024 Mid-Year Impact Report, you can find how, from policy analysis to impact litigation, we are working to advance a fairer, more humane system that updates policies and safeguards individual and human rights.
Read MoreThe 2024 ‘Celebrate America’ Creative Writing Contest Winner: Stories of Us
Stories of Us I sit By the windowsill Gazing outside. Down, on the street, so many heads, Each is unique. Amidst the traffic and frantic honking, I sense the presence of Millions of others, Just like me. I contemplate The journeys. Each of us— All of us have a story. When mothers and fathers Ventured […]
Read MoreAmerican Immigration Council Announces Honorees for 2024 Immigration Impact Awards
The American Immigration Council will honor an activist and a DACAmented immigrant from Oaxaca, Mexico, and a law firm founder and leading expert in immigration law, with its 2024 Immigration Impact Award.
Read MoreTaking Welcoming Work to New Heights in the Lone Star State: Welcoming Interactive 2024
Six years ago, the Dallas City Council passed a resolution to make the city more welcoming for immigrants and long-time residents alike. The city council proposed policy recommendations to address the unprecedented challenges immigrants and refugees in the Texas city face. Alongside the resolution, the city, in collaboration with multisector stakeholders, launched the Welcoming Dallas […]
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