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Thear (Cambodia): Called to Lead

Thear (Cambodia): Called to Lead

After the 1975 Khmer Rouge takeover of Cambodia, Thear Suzuki’s family started from zero. Thear was three years old.

William (Rwanda): Miracle Man

William (Rwanda): Miracle Man

William Twayigize is a Hutu who miraculously survived horrific experiences as a refugee, a Tutsi prisoner, and a...

Jose (Cuba): Cigar Entrepreneur

Jose (Cuba): Cigar Entrepreneur

Jose Hernandez’s ambition to become a doctor in Cuba was thwarted. Hear how he came to the US and planted seeds that revived his grandfather’s business. Jose has grown it into a firm with international reach.

Ana: A Girl from Gail

Ana: A Girl from Gail

Ana Arellanos was born in Mexico and came to Texas, undocumented, when she was five. She grew up in Gail, a small town...