We all love stories about new Americans, especially when they overcome adversity. Roxy Azari experiences love & hate on an overcast journey to the iconic Ellis Island; Tereza Lee speaks up about her undocumented status—and changes the world; and Rosanna Salcedo discovers that friendship knows no borders.

We all love stories about new Americans, especially when they overcome adversity. Roxy Azari experiences love & hate on an overcast journey to the iconic Ellis Island; Tereza Lee speaks up about her undocumented status—and changes the world; and Rosanna Salcedo discovers that friendship knows no borders.

We all love stories about new Americans, especially when they overcome adversity. Roxy Azari experiences love &amp; hate on an overcast journey to the iconic Ellis Island; Tereza Lee speaks up about her undocumented status—and changes the world; and Rosanna Salcedo discovers that friendship knows no borders.

Coming to America

Stories from the Stage showcases ordinary people sharing extraordinary stories, spotlighting diverse tellers who share moments — from the everyday to the life-altering — that celebrate the similarities and differences that unite us. Stories from the Stage is hosted by Liz Cheng and Patricia Alvarado Núñez, executive producers and co-creators of the series. A two-time Signal Awards finalist.For more information on our series, live events and how to submit a story, visit worldchannel.org/stories.

Society & Culture

Personal Journals

Stories from the Stage showcases ordinary people sharing extraordinary stories, spotlighting diverse tellers who share moments — from the everyday to the life-altering — that celebrate the similarities and differences that unite us. Stories from the Stage is hosted by Liz Cheng and Patricia Alvarado Núñez, executive producers and co-creators of the series. A two-time Signal Awards finalist. For more information on our series, live events and how to submit a story, visit worldchannel.org/stories.

Share Coming to America

Sign up to save your podcasts

Coming to America

Coming to America

More shows like Stories From The Stage

This American Life

Fresh Air

Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!

The Moth

Snap Judgment

Selected Shorts

Death, Sex & Money

StoryCorps

Family Secrets

My Unsung Hero

The Interview

All There Is with Anderson Cooper

Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Wild Card with Rachel Martin

Don't Listen To Us with Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody