Millions of immigrants came to America from Europe in the 19th century. The city has a large immigrant population.

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Surrounded by issues within her conservative family, Amy (Fathia Youssouf) is an 11-year-old Senegalese Muslim immigrant who becomes enamored with the dancing of her classmates. Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, "What to stream this weekend: HBO Max's 'Unpregnant,' Helen Reddy biopic 'I Am Woman'," 11 Sep. 2020

Lopez, a Cuban immigrant, grew up in a musical household understanding the impact music can have on people. Lauren Lee, CNN, "Non-profit band keeps the music alive for Miami seniors facing isolation during the pandemic," 7 Sep. 2020

After applying for citizenship, an immigrant must take a civics test and undergo an interview, then attend an oath ceremony. Katsuri Pananjady And Ana Radelat, courant.com, "Backlogs and delays in naturalizations will keep many Connecticut immigrants from voting this year," 4 Sep. 2020

Pete Simmons, a friend and doctor who lives in the district, has witnessed the impact of immigrating from eastern Europe both through Spartz and his wife, a Romanian immigrant. Kaitlin Lange, The Indianapolis Star, "How Victoria Spartz's Ukrainian roots influence her conservative values," 28 Aug. 2020

Alexander had left Bengals training camp earlier Tuesday to assist the search for his 65-year-old father, Jean Alexandre, a Haitian immigrant who uses a French spelling of the family's surname. Terry Spencer, Star Tribune, "Ex-Vikings player Alexander arrested while searching for missing father," 27 Aug. 2020

The first immigrant to become first lady since John Quincy Adams’ wife Louisa, who was born in England, the former Melanija Knavs was born in the former Yugoslavia. Robert T. Garrett, Dallas News, "Watch Live: Melania Trump’s task at Republican convention? Reassure voters, and ‘not cause any trouble’," 26 Aug. 2020

Garcia Tellado, a Cuban immigrant who became a U.S. citizen and now teaches English as a second language at Florida National University, doesn’t have health insurance, the now 49-year-old said in his deposition. Gabrielle Russon, orlandosentinel.com, "Accidents on Universal Orlando’s Volcano Bay water slides bring 73 injury claims, court documents say," 26 Aug. 2020

Alexander had left Bengals training camp earlier Tuesday to assist the search for his 65-year-old father, Jean Alexandre, a Haitian immigrant who uses a French spelling of the family’s surname. Terry Spencer, sun-sentinel.com, "Cincinnati Bengals’ Mackensie Alexander arrested amid search for his missing father in southwest Florida," 26 Aug. 2020

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