USA Africa Dialogue Series - Great Immigrants, Great Americans! Meet the 2023 Honorees!

Great Immigrants   |   June 2023 Great Immigrants, Great Americans Meet the 2023 Honorees! Carnegie Corporation of New York announced its annual list of Great Immigrants today, honoring 35 naturalized citizens whose influence and actions have strengthened our society and our democracy. Every Fourth of July since 2006, the Corporation has invited Americans to celebrate these exemplary individuals by participating in its online public awareness campaign Great Immigrants, Great Americans.   READ MORE ABOUT THE CELEBRATION & THE HONOREES     Meet the Honorees! The 2023 Class of Great Immigrants is comprised of naturalized citizens from 33 countries and a wide range of backgrounds. Among the honorees are Indian-born Ajay Banga, the newly elected president of the World Bank, who is leading the organization as they tackle climate change and confront the challenges facing developing countries, and Taiwanese immigrant Ted Lieu, a U.S. veteran and congressman from California who was elected vice chair of the Democratic caucus, making him the highest-ranking Asian American to ever serve in the House of Representatives. This year, the Corporation is highlighting individuals who have fostered opportunities for others, like Betty Kwan Chinn, a Chinese-born U.S. citizen who has dedicated her life to helping the homeless achieve self-sufficiency, and Miguel "Mike" B. Fernandez, a Cuban-born investor, philanthropist, and immigration reform advocate who has launched over 20 health-care businesses, created job opportunities, and supported higher education across the country.       The 2023 honorees are recognized leaders in their fields, including two Nobel laureates, an Olympian, and a former Fortune 500 CEO. Among the honorees are Grammy Award winners Angélique Kidjo and Alanis Morissette, Hollywood star Pedro Pascal, and Academy Award winner Ke Huy Quan.         LEARN ABOUT THE 2023 HONOREES     Join Us in Celebrating #GreatImmigrants on Social Media!     ENGAGE ON LINKEDIN     You can also congratulate the 2023 honorees by using our Social Toolkit.   View this email in your browser     Copyright © 2023 Carnegie Corporation of New York, All rights reserved. You are on this list because you've expressed interest in the activities of Carnegie Corporation of New York. To unsubscribe, please click the link at the bottom of the newsletter. Our mailing address is: Carnegie Corporation of New York 437 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10022 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.