“I love Europe, but we are still struggling with that kind of development. First of all, we don't have a smart conversation about the difference between an immigrant and a refugee. A refugee can't go back. An immigrant is someone - I chose to move to America. And I also have the option of saying hey, didn't work out, I can move back. That's a completely different story than someone who is locked in.” FirstsKindStillsI CanDifferentStoriesAmericaMovingDifferencesStruggleDevelopmentConversationSmartEuropeWork OutHeyImmigrantsLockedRefugee Author:Marcus Samuelsson
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“One of the first things my father taught me was that the library was made for and available to me. It's a place where you not only learn from books but you learn responsibility - how to borrow, take care of, and give back.” GivingFirstsMadeBookCareFatherResponsibilityTaughtLibraryAvailableTake CareGiving Back Author:Marcus Samuelsson
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