Since 2006, the foundation has assembled an annual list of notable naturalised American citizens to celebrate the contributions that immigrants make to the country and how they strengthen democracy. “For me, the United States is a nation of immigrants and we need to remember that,” he said. “Authoritarianism and extremism are now rampant across the world, and the threats against democracy are the worst in my lifetime,” he said. Mr Robbins said the Carnegie list is important because compelling stories change more minds than economic data. And it’s not just that they were successful, but America is stronger because of it.

Source: The Star June 28, 2023 12:48 UTC