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Old Lyme Minister Tells of Asylum Seekers' Stay in his Church
Old Lyme Minister Tells of Asylum Seekers' Stay in his Church
By Luke Celentano, Daniela McGovern, and Linnea Mize
Mr Jungkeit Photo by Will Christman
Mr Jungkeit Photo by Will Christman
Head of IRIS Says Immigrants Boost Economy
Head of IRIS Says Immigrants Boost Economy
By Jake Palluzzi and Will Christman
Many people think that immigrants are taking people's jobs, but a group of panelists who were at Hamden Hall Country Day School say differently.
Chris George, the head of Integrated Refugee and Immigration Services (IRIS), says that “immigrants strengthen the economy”. Immigrants do strengthen the economy because “they take jobs that Americans are not willing to do,” Chris George says. These jobs include cleaners,cashiers, and labor. Mr.George points out the irony that some Americans claim that immigrants take their jobs.
Chris George also says that “immigrants build up companies”. Immigrants build up companies because they are willing to take the jobs. Lots of immigrants are looking for jobs and could fill up companies with many workers.
Without this work force many companies would have a hard time finding employees willing to accept the low wages that these positions offer. This is another reason of immigrants (and refugees) strengthening and helping the economy.
Historian Colin Caplan Dishes on New Haven's Food Scene
Historian Colin Caplan Dishes on New Haven's Food Scene
Photo by Will C
By: Bella Aldo and Linnea Mize
Colin Caplan, historian and pizza enthusiast, visited Hamden Hall on Friday, October 19. He told Hamden Hall students about immigration in New Haven, Conn.
Mr. Caplan shared interesting statistics about the many different people who have come to New Haven over the centuries. Surprisingly, the maps showed neighborhoods very much of divided by ethnicity, income, and country of origin.
Not only did Mr. Caplan talk about immigration, he talked about how much immigrants impacted the food here in the Elm City. Immigrants today continue to influence the food scene, such as Miya's sustainable sushi andthe many food trucks on Long Wharf can transport you to the beach in Mexico.
New Haven has helped so many cultures shine, that is what is so unique about this community.
Monte Meng and Will Barnett contributed to this report.
Local FAces oF Immigration
Local FAces oF Immigration
Advocate for Immigrants Shares her Own Story
Advocate for Immigrants Shares her Own Story
By Nate Judson, Presley Owens, Luke Celentano and Linnea Mize
Bella Talks with Grandfather Bole
Bella Talks with Grandfather Bole
PannelPhoto by Will C
Panelists Visit Hamden Hall
Panelists Visit Hamden Hall
Audio Report by Daniela McGovern and Luke Celentano
Article by Nate Judson
On Oct. 23 2018, the Hamden Hall middle school meet some pretty amazing people who had a lot of knowledge to share to the middle school about immigration, especially immigration to New Haven. Some of these people include Chris George, Ahmed Badr, and Aiti. Their stories very from being living in refugee camps for 16 years to being a helping hand to those in need these unsung hero’s story changes. Each and every one of this individuals story will be told today.
Chris George has gone on a serious of international trips to try to help the people in poverty or war torn countries before he settled in Connecticut. Now Chris is the executive director of IRIS. IRIS stands for Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services, they help get immigrants and refugees settled in Connecticut. IRIS has done many things to help refugees feel at home from 5k races with about 2,500 people involved to setting up support groups for these new Americans.
Ahmed Badr is an Iraqi refugee. His house was blown up in 2006 July 25th where his family and him fled to America. Now he attends Wesleyan University. Ahmed is a great poet and writer. He has website called Narratio, which allows troubled youth right about their troubles and get their anger out with writing. Ahmed isn’t done yet because he also has a podcast called together. You should looked into both the website and the podcast after this.
Local politicians Gary Winfield and Mike Freda also joined the panel to discuss the way immigration has impacted our local communities.
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