Funlayo Apantaku
Chicago, IL (USA)
Role(s):
Voices of Immigrants
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Location:
Chicago
Industry:
Media
Year Founded:
2007
Number Employees:
INVALID
Description:
Voices of Immigrants is an Illinois corporation whose mission is to connect the world through immigrant experiences, ethnic goods and services. Voices of Immigrants is a two-part project.
1. The Immigrant story
2. Ethnic goods and services.
The immigrant story is an American story. Many people leave their countries of origin to make America their home. However, they yearn for home and are attracted to whatever connects them to their homeland. In their coming, they have a story of why they came, how they came, the challenges they faced and overcame. In telling their stories, they educate and inspire others.
Many immigrants in America seek continued connection to their homeland. They seek their native foods, clothing, language etc. Voices of Immigrants connects immigrant to