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  1. The making of an American family

    One man’s dedication made all the difference for Bhutanese refugees adapting to U.S. culture Steve Sieg, a middle school science teacher, looked down at his mobile phone. It was Thanksgiving 2009, and it was late.  “What is Black Friday? Explain this,” he ...

    7 Sep 2016 - Emily Green

  2. New babies bring unique challenges to foreign-born moms

    In Multnomah County, foreign-born moms accounted for 1 in 4 babies in 2015 Adjusting to the physical changes and endless demands a baby brings into her life can be a struggle for any new mom. But for many foreign-born mothers, these challenges are more li ...

    4 Aug 2016 - Emily Green

  3. Janet Byrd: Housing crisis demands ‘something bold’ from Legislature

    The housing advocate says lawmakers’ response must be powerful. And she’s optimistic. More than 300 people packed a conference room Saturday afternoon at the Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization in outer northeast Portland.  They were there to tal ...

    14 Jan 2016 - Amanda Waldroupe

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