
Immigrant Father
Letter to His American-Born Children
Illustrator: Debele, Jonathan
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An immigrant father opens his heart to share the often-overlooked truth of the immigrant journey-a life lived between two worlds: one rooted in the present, and the other preserved in memory, culture, and longing. Through his deeply personal story, he invites American-born children-his own and others-to look beyond the simplistic, often harmful stereotypes about immigrants that have been repeated for far too long. He urges them to question these narratives, and instead seek understanding, empathy, and truth. As a naturalized American citizen, he can no longer stay silent while immigrants are r...
An immigrant father opens his heart to share the often-overlooked truth of the immigrant journey-a life lived between two worlds: one rooted in the present, and the other preserved in memory, culture, and longing. Through his deeply personal story, he invites American-born children-his own and others-to look beyond the simplistic, often harmful stereotypes about immigrants that have been repeated for far too long. He urges them to question these narratives, and instead seek understanding, empathy, and truth. As a naturalized American citizen, he can no longer stay silent while immigrants are reduced to caricatures-labeled as criminals, rapists, or mentally unstable. These dehumanizing portrayals not only distort the truth; they inflict deep wounds. What pains him even more is hearing such rhetoric echoed from the highest office in the land-words that carry the weight of authority and have the power to shape public opinion and policy. When leaders speak this way, they don't just misrepresent immigrants-they legitimize prejudice and deepen division. He speaks out to reclaim the narrative. He reminds the world that crime is not tied to immigration status-it is an individual's choice, not a community's identity. Most immigrants, like him, are people of integrity and resilience. They are workers, dreamers, caregivers, and builders. They carry stories filled with sacrifice, hope, and determination-stories that matter and deserve to be told, not with suspicion or scorn, but with dignity, honesty, and depth. Beyond confronting injustice, this father writes to pass on the hard-earned lessons of his life. He shares the wisdom born of struggle and transformation, not only with his own children, but with all American youth . His message is a legacy of truth-a call to listen, to learn, and to lead with compassion. Through his voice, the invisible becomes visible, and the silenced are finally heard.