Chopped Cheese, Yemenis, and Immigration Policies!

Cory and Yroc, an intergalactic alien, showcase the history of Yemeni-owned bodegas, highlighting their influence on US culture. They explore the steel industry’s impact in Lackawanna, New York, and its connection to Yemeni immigration in the 1950s. Over time, tough and ever-changing immigration laws shape industry and society. Understanding these laws is essential to recognizing the essential contributions Immigrants make to America.
Hosted by: Cory McCants
Written, Produced, & Directed by M. Akram Shibly
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