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Coming to America: Why More Immigration Isn't So Bad
2023-09-13 18:00:00
2023-09-13 19:00:00
America/New_York
Coming to America: Why More Immigration Isn't So Bad
Join Bear Afkhami and library staff for a brief history of immigration in the U.S. and a discussion about the economic benefits of more open immigration policies.
Laurel - Large Meeting Room A (Dorothy Height Room)
Wednesday, September 13
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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2023-09-13 18:00:00
2023-09-13 19:00:00
America/New_York
Coming to America: Why More Immigration Isn't So Bad
Join Bear Afkhami and library staff for a brief history of immigration in the U.S. and a discussion about the economic benefits of more open immigration policies.
Laurel - Large Meeting Room A (Dorothy Height Room)
Laurel
Large Meeting Room A (Dorothy Height Room)Join Bear Afkhami and library staff for a brief history of immigration in the U.S. and a discussion about the economic benefits of more open immigration policies.
Immigration has always been a top issue in America, spanning from Ellis Island to the Rio Grande. Although our nation has been built by immigrants, the issue has often been associated with negative consequences and used as a lightning rod to mobilize voters. Join Bear Afkhami and library staff for a brief history of immigration in the U.S. and a discussion about the economic benefits of more open immigration policies.
About Bear Afkhami:
Afkhami has twelve years of experience in the homeland security field, a BA in Intelligence and an MS in Analytics. He writes and lectures on the impact of foreign policy. Bear has previously given lectures for the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System including "The Impact of COVID-19 on Global Foreign Policy" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JXaom_BP20.
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