Group helps immigrants through shared experiences

These immigrants are sharing their stories, so everyone can understand why we need reform.   - - Donna Poisl

By ANGIE HAFLICH

GARDEN CITY, Kan. (AP) — Sharing the challenges and obstacles each has faced in being an immigrant in the United States, Armando Minjarez and Emira Palacios are on a mission to empower immigrants and to unify communities across Kansas.

On a recent weekend, the duo presented their stories and their mission in southwest Kansas.

"We're starting with our southwest Kansas initiative. Given the high number of immigrants that live in this part of the state, it just makes sense for us to start here," Minjarez said. "Plus, I went to high school in Ulysses and I graduated from Garden City Community College, so I have a personal connection to the area."
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