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Buki Omoseni on the gift of kindness

Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez

Release Date: 02/18/2020

Julissa Arce on the power of sharing untold stories show art Julissa Arce on the power of sharing untold stories

Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez

LA based writer and activist Julissa Arce shares her story as an undocumented immigrant - giving voice to millions of untold stories in the United States.

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Suzie Afridi on finding home in our new world show art Suzie Afridi on finding home in our new world

Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez

NYC based comedian and storyteller Suzie Afridi shows us how to find home amid chaos and uncertainty. 

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Edith Gonzalez on the familial stories we hold on to show art Edith Gonzalez on the familial stories we hold on to

Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez

NYC based storyteller Edith Gonzalez juggled between two cultures growing up. Has she passed the relevant skills to her teenager son, to also navigate such a world? 

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Alejandra Cano on giving and receiving second chance in life show art Alejandra Cano on giving and receiving second chance in life

Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez

Chicago based activist and storyteller Alejandra Cano is back in civil court this month to answer charges for mistakes she made and paid for years past. As immigrants and refugees, can we ever expect a second chance in life?

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Buki Omoseni on the gift of kindness show art Buki Omoseni on the gift of kindness

Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez

Chicago based storyteller Buki Omoseni moved around quite a bit as a child and into her adulthood. But what happens when she moves to the quieter city of Rochester, Minnesota?

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Season 2 Premiere: David Quach & Nate Charles Troisi show art Season 2 Premiere: David Quach & Nate Charles Troisi

Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez

Season 2 premieres with two laugh out loud stories by Chicago storyteller David Quach, and award winning director and actor Nate Charles Troisi. Both originally from Australia, David and Nate Charles' stories are sure to touch your heart.

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Annie Tan on living fully in her two worlds show art Annie Tan on living fully in her two worlds

Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez

New York City based storyteller Annie Tan on the delicate balance between meeting her immigrant parents’ expectations, and finding her own way.

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Alana Murphy on going the extra mile for what she believes in show art Alana Murphy on going the extra mile for what she believes in

Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez

Chicago based storyteller Alana Murphy shares her experience working as a refugee advocate, and the history of the US Refugee Admissions Program. 

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Danny Forster on finding meaning and connection in his immigration story show art Danny Forster on finding meaning and connection in his immigration story

Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez

New York City architect and storyteller Danny Forster connects with his immigration story, in his moment of grief and loss. 

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Kristen Rader on empathy and understanding for those seeking shelter in the United States show art Kristen Rader on empathy and understanding for those seeking shelter in the United States

Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez

Chicago based writer Kristen Rader shares her Spanish immigration story - generously opening our conversation on finding empathy for those seeking shelter and safety in the United States, while checking one's privilege.

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Chicago based storyteller Buki Omoseni moved around quite a bit as a child and into her adulthood. But what happens when she moves to the quieter city of Rochester, Minnesota?

Immigration Stories with Nestor Gomez podcast is a production of 80 Minutes Around the World Immigration Stories

Closing Credits Music is Cerises by Löhstana David, provided by Jamendo.