The Migratory Space

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In this episode, Glen talks with Konyongo Akour from Ethiopia. Konyongo left Ethiopia at age fifteen and entered a refugee camp in Kenya. During her twelve years in the refugee camp, she married and gave birth to two children. In 2016, she and her husband and two children arrived in the United States as refugees. In 2019, she gave birth to her third child. In addition to making delicious Ethoipian cuisine, Konyongo has succeeded in getting US citizenship and a stable full-time job. She and her husband now own a home and are both active members in their community.

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The Migratory SpaceBy Becky Rempe