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August 10, 2017 “It’s a fact: Immigrants make communities safer” The impact of immigration on every part of society is a topic consistently debated both in the news and on social media. As supporters of New Americans, the International Institute of New England (IINE) takes this opportunity to share facts and information that de-bunk distortions often heard in today’s social and political discourse – that undocumented immigrants and refugees pose a threat to public [...]
FROM THE CEO’S DESK Since the International Institute of New England (IINE) began hosting the Suitcase Stories series in April 2017, more than 1,000 people have attended a show and had their hearts and minds changed forever. Since the IINE community just wrapped up our final 2017 performance of Suitcase Stories in Boston, I’m taking the opportunity to reflect on how the Suitcase Stories series challenges people’s perceptions of refugees and immigrants. These performances have [...]
