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Many Roads to Here

Many Roads to Here

By: The Immigrant Story
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 Many Roads to Here brings the voices of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers to a national conversation about migration and identity.© Many Roads To Here 2022 Art Entertainment & Performing Arts Social Sciences
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  • Forgiving the Unforgivable

    Forgiving the Unforgivable
    Aug 14 2025
    At just 50-years-old, Rukshana Hafez Triem could say she’s lived many lives. From fleeing her home country of Mozambique at just 5-years-old to being a refugee 3-times over…first in Malawi, then Zambia, and finally the United States. She took on the role of caregiver as the eldest of 5 children while enduring the trauma of sexual abuse at the hands of her father. Despite the 16 years of pain, she later found the courage to break the silence that had held her captive for so long. This episode contains discussion of sexual violence, which may be distressing or triggering for some listeners. Please take care of your mental and emotional well-being, and feel free to skip this episode if the subject matter is too difficult. If you or someone you know is affected by these issues, consider seeking support from a trusted resource or professional. Many Roads to Here is a production of The Immigrant Story. This episode was produced, audio edited and hosted Amal Elhelw. Special thanks to Fran Silverman for script editing, and to Gregg Palmer for post-production support. Our Executive producer is Sankar Raman. Thank you to St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Beaverton, Oregon, for letting us use their space to record this interview. This episode is made possible by a generous contribution from the Zidell Family Foundation. For more stories, visit theimmigrantstory.org/manyroads, listen live at prp.fm, or stream us wherever you get your podcasts.
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    32 mins
  • My Audacious Grandfather

    My Audacious Grandfather
    Jun 2 2025
    Erica Naito-Campbell, the author of Portland’s Audacious Champion: How Bill Naito Overcame Anti-Japanese Hate and Became an Intrepid Civic Leader in conversation with Eliza Canty Jones– chief program officer at the Oregon Historical Society and editor of the Oregon Historical Quarterly. Erica speaks about her grandfather’s influence and legacy in Portland, yes, but also about his lesser known story–the trauma and racism he experienced during WWII and how he carried that through his life, how it propelled him to great action. In exploring his story, Erica gains a deeper understanding of her beloved grandfather–the public figure and the private man– and his history. But ultimately she gains a greater understanding of herself, what she wants for future generations, and what she hopes for Portland now. Many Roads to Here is a production of The Immigrant Story. This episode was hosted, produced and edited by Meg Ritter. Storyboard was edited by Fran Silverman with audio post production by Gregg Palmer. The original interview was conducted by our executive producer, Sankar Raman, in October of 2024. Thank you to St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Beaverton, Oregon for the use of their space to record the interview. This episode is made possible by the generous support by the Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation. For more stories, visit theimmigrantstory.org/manyroads, listen live at prp.fm, or stream us wherever you get your podcasts. For more information about Portland’s Audacious Champion: How Bill Naito Overcame Anti-Japanese Hate and Became an Intrepid Civic Leader, please vist: https://osupress.oregonstate.edu/book/portlands-audacious-champion
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    48 mins
  • I learned a lot about how to survive

    I learned a lot about how to survive
    Apr 30 2025
    When Thao Nguyen was born in Vietnam, she was seen as an outsider. The daughter of a Vietnamese woman and an African-American soldier, she was considered an American in her own country. When she immigrated to the United States in the 1990s, it offered a promise of belonging and a fresh start. But on a summer day in Oregon, her life took a turn she could have never imagined. This episode of Many Roads to Here traces Thao’s powerful journey—one shaped by resilience, identity, and a search for home. Many Roads to Here is a production of The Immigrant Story. This episode was produced and edited by Kate Mishkin, with post-production by Gregg Palmer. The original interview was conducted by Sankar Raman in the fall of 2024 at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Beaverton, Oregon. Released on the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon, this story is part of a special series highlighting the voices and experiences of Asian Americans. It was made possible through the generous support of Anne Naito-Campbell and the Oregon Rises Above Hate coalition. Learn more at: oregonrisesabovehate.com For more stories, visit theimmigrantstory.org/manyroads, tune in at prp.fm, or stream Many Roads to Here wherever you get your podcasts.
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    24 mins
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