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Racist Incident Inspires Dads Club to Launch Surprise Fundraiser to Make Immigrant Family Feel Welcome
The Dad Club London in Ontario spreads love in the wake of racism by holding surprise fundraiser to support immigrant family with tuition.
8-Year-old Immigrant is No Longer Homeless After His Incredible Chess Career Spurs Thousands in Donations
This third grade homeless student has only played chess since fleeing Africa as a refuge, but he is already breaking tournament records—and winning hearts.
8-Year-old Homeless Immigrant Was Taught to Play Chess – Now Breaks Record as State Champion, Internet Sends Flood of Support (GNN Podcast)
This third grade homeless student has only learned to play chess since fleeing Africa as a refuge, but he is already breaking tournament records—and winning hearts and support on the internet.
Immigrant Endures Misery in Search of American Dream, Stays Positive Until a Brilliant Idea Unlocks it (Podcast)
Many musicians move to Los Angeles, but fail to find success. Instead of going home, this immigrant stayed—and persevered through agonizing years—until he serendipitously...
Immigrant Endures Misery, But Stays Positive Until a Brilliant Idea Unlocks the American Dream
LISTEN to this story on the radio with The Good News Guru, from Friday’s broadcast with Ellen K and Geri, GNN’s founder, on KOST-103.5 — Or, READ the story...
Son of Brazilian Immigrants Given Highest U.S. Medal for Bravery
A son of Brazilian immigrants has just been given the highest decoration for bravery exhibited by public safety officers in the United States.
David Bailey...
Rising Rate of Female Immigrant-Owned Businesses Adds Billions to U.S. Economy
Quietly flourishing in diverse fields, female immigrants, which make up 20% of all entrepreneurs, have become an economic powerhouse in the U.S.
Immigrant Designer Goes From Sleeping on Park Benches to World Fame
This beloved fashion mogul didn't start out as a success – in fact, he was a homeless Brazilian man in NYC who didn't have an education or speak English.
Realizing “American Dream” Made Tears Flow for This Haitian Immigrant Cadet
Standing at attention, ramrod straight, eyes seemingly focused on the future – and tears streaming down his face – Alix Idrache has become the...
Grateful For American Dream, Immigrant CEO Shares Millions With Workers at Chobani
A desire to give back to the country where his overwhelming success was made possible, the boss of a yogurt empire just made more...
Work With Texas Immigrants Earns Her 2015 Teacher of the Year Honor
Shana Peeples, who teaches advanced English at Amarillo’s Palo Duro High School, has done wonders for kids who might normally remain invisible, both inside...
After Mentoring Immigrant Teen, Sign Maker Is Paid Back Years Later
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Phil Bono from Long Island, whose selfless decision to teach a 17-year-old immigrant about the signage business, is finding that his good deed...
An Immigrant Tariq Farid Made Fruit Baskets a $400 Million Business
Tariq Farid says his family would "still be struggling" if they were in Pakistan. Instead, they opened a flower shop in Connecticut and Tariq later...
Young Immigrant in Wisconsin Changes Kids’ Fates in Nepal
Born in Nepal, but moved to Wisconsin in 2000 to attend the University in Whitewater, Ojash Shrestha found his true calling when he returned...
No Jobs? These Mexican Immigrants Made Their Own
Five Mexican women living in New York City got tired of waiting in the day-labor line for inconsistent freelance jobs.
They set up their own...
Successful Family Steps In to Help Struggling Immigrants Hold Onto American Dream
A Florida family caught in an economic vise: parents who lost their jobs, a home in foreclosure, two teenagers wondering if they’d be able...
Judge Gives Immigrant in Same-Sex Marriage a Reprieve From Deportation
An immigration judge in Newark on Friday suspended the deportation of a Venezuelan man who is married to an American man, responding to an...
Immigrant Worker Turns in $7500 Found in Goodwill Shoebox
Honesty is paying off for a Bulgarian immigrant who was employed at the Glen Carbon, Ill., Goodwill store. When she found $7,500 in cash...
South Africans Unite for Immigrants Suffering Violence
Waves of xenophobic violence against immigrants this week has led to an overwhelming positive response by the South African public, through an outpouring of...
Illegal Immigrant Rescues Boy in the Desert, Jeopardizing Own Freedom
"A 9-year-old boy whose mother died in a car crash in the Arizona desert was rescued by a man entering the U.S. illegally, who...