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Radio
Title
Fashion Uji
Year
2013
Bringing fashion to the town of Lewiston, Sahro Hassan is a Muslim girl who designs clothes that combines Muslim modesty and American teen fashion. Tracy Mumford documents Hassan's initial struggles having to adapt in the United States, and moving to Maine where she developed her desire for fashion.
Type
Photography
Title
Feathers and Faith: Immigrant Labor
Year
2001
Leigh Ann Henion documents the work and lives of the Mendoza family, a family of migrant workers.
Type
Radio
Title
Feeling Near
Year
2008
Despite the language barrier, Steven King and Suntan Hang formed a friendship while working at the Mack worth Island security gatehouse. Sarah Jesse highlights how King and Heng learn about each other and their cultures.
Type
Radio
Title
Fighting from Afar
Year
2013
Having moved to Maine over a decade ago to keep his family safe from civil war in Somali, Dr. Said Mohammed still envisions a Somalia that is free from religious factions and is fair for everyone. Chris Remington documents the political work that Dr. Mohammed has done for Somalia, and speaks about his political campaign for President of Somalia.
Type
Multimedia
Title
Finding Balance
Year
2013
As a young woman who was raised in another country for half of her life, Nyalat Biliew strives to maintain one part of herself, without losing the other. Yevonnie Lowe documents how Nyalat faces the challenges of balancing two distinct cultures: American and Nuer.
Type
Writing
Title
First Generations
Year
1988
Mary Lou Wendell documents how immigrants who come from different places to America for freedom are the bridge generation.
Type
Radio
Title
For My Children, For Myself
Year
2004
Abdi Saeed speaks about the journey that his mother, Nimo Saeed, has gone through living in Somalia, coming to Maine, and learning English.
Type
Multimedia
Title
For My Daughters
Year
2013
Having moved to Maine over a decade ago to keep his family safe from civil war in Somali, Dr. Said Mohammed wants his children to be well educated and help the Somali people. Chris Remington profiles how Dr. Mohammed wants the best lives for his daughters.
Type
Photography
Title
Franco-American Community, Lewiston, ME
Year
1998
The Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul stands tall in the city of Lewiston, giving Catholic immigrants and residents a sense of stability within the community. Kim Male captures the Franco-American community in Lewiston.
Type
Photography
Title
From Afghanistan to Maine: The Nasi Family
Year
2002
Isabel Foley documents the live of the Nasi family, who came from Afghanistan to make new lives in Maine.
Type
Radio
Title
From Child Soldier To Stylist: Lilly Pyle
Year
2013
Growing up in Vietnam during the Vietnam War, Lilly Pyle was a child soldier who supported the American troops. Sara Hoover documents Pyle's life as a child soldier in Vietnam, the dangers she encountered, and coming to the United States as a war bride.
Type
published content
Title
From Japan's Snow Country to Maine
Year
1984
As the only Asian immigrant in Livermore Falls, Suzuko Hiraoka Laplante had to learn a lot of new things on her own. Clea French documents how Suzuko had to overcome personal tragedy to make Maine her home.
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