Every Immigrant Story Is America's Story
Every immigrant carries a story of courage, sacrifice, and transformation. Together, these stories are the American story.
Beatrice Louissaint and her family — arriving in America from Haiti.
250 Years of Immigrant Stories
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, there is no better time to honor the immigrants who have shaped this nation from its very founding. From the first settlers to today's innovators, every generation of newcomers has added a new chapter to the American story.
Immigrants Transform America
The numbers tell a powerful story of innovation, job creation, and economic impact.
Fortune 500 companies founded by immigrants or their children
Revenue generated by immigrant-founded Fortune 500 companies
People employed worldwide by these companies
Of U.S. Nobel Prizes in science won by immigrants
Innovation Leaders
Immigrants account for 23% of all U.S. patents and 55% of billion-dollar startups.
Fortune 500 CEOs
From Satya Nadella at Microsoft to Jensen Huang at NVIDIA — immigrants lead America's biggest companies.
Community Builders
Immigrant households hold $6.6 trillion in housing wealth, strengthening communities nationwide.
The Story Behind the Mission
Beatrice Louissaint immigrated to Miami from Haiti at age 5, equipped with six words of English and a strong family heritage. Her father founded Miami’s first Haitian church, sparking her lifelong drive to uplift communities.
From that little girl who barely spoke English, she became the President and CEO of the Florida State Minority Supplier Development Council, linking minority firms to over $11 billion in corporate procurement sales.
Read Full StoryYour Story Matters
Whether you arrived yesterday or decades ago, your story is part of what makes America extraordinary. Share it with the world.
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