Defying the Odds All Along
Chris GribbleGrowing up in a refugee camp in Tanzania, Jeanette watched the women in her family follow a familiar path—leaving school young, entering early marriages, and stepping into motherhood far too…
An Escape To a New Beginning
As members of Afghanistan’s Hazara ethnic minority, Mohsin’s family has endured generations of persecution. From a young age, he understood the weight of responsibility—working in his family’s store by age…
Gifts to Carry You Forward
Toc was born in a refugee camp in Thailand and came to the US at the age of three. As the eldest child in her family, she often had to…
Too Late for the American Dream
At 23, Jose has spent nearly his entire life in the United States– going to school, making friends, dreaming big. But unlike many of his peers, Jose lives every day…
The Immigrant Story Live Podcast III
Many of us have been told who we are, who we should be. Maybe we’ve been judged for the actions of our parents, the color of our skin, the way…
Ranjish Hi Sahi Live at The Armory
For decades, “Ranjish Hi Sahi” has been a cherished torch passed through generations of singers, captivating listeners with its timeless ghazal. Written in Urdu by the acclaimed Pakistani poet…
Sanson Ki Mala at The Armory
“Sanson Ki Mala Pe” (साँसों की माला पे) is a rare bhajan penned by Meerabai (15th Century) in honor of her lord Krishna. The opening line translates as: ‘On…
Allah Elohim at The Armory
Perhaps as a kind of invocation, Bala and Shivani chose to play the song Allah Elohim, a piece that now resonates more deeply than ever before. The song dares to…
We Are One Live at The Armory
This original composition, thoughtfully created and arranged by Bala for this occasion, weaves a melody that speaks to the deepest threads of our shared humanity. Born from a simple reflection…
Aap Ki Nazaron Live at The Armory
This beautiful melody comes from the classic Bollywood film Anpadh (1962). Originally sung by the legendary Lata Mangeshkar, the song features music composed by Madan Mohan and lyrics written by…