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Commentary: Commemorate World Refugee Day with pride

June 24, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Farooq Kathwari White House blog My journey to America began like those of many who seek refuge away from their home countries. At the age of 21, I left the beautiful mountains of Kashmir, which had become a region of conflict, for the safety of the United States. I worked hard, going to night […]

Filed Under: Commentaries Tagged With: 2011, Advisory Commission, Asian Americans, CEO, Ethan Allen, Farooq Kathwari, International Rescue Committee, New York University, Pacific Islanders, United States, Vol 30 No 26 | June 25 - July 1, White House, World Refugee Day, culture

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