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Before I was even born my parents made an important decision of immigrating from San Nicholas, Michoacán to Fresno, California. In doing so they left behind their home, friends, and family in search of better opportunities even if it meant starting from zero. That decision led to a better future for me with better education, safety, and a future.

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Here is my mother in her early years in the US with the professor that taught her English which was one of the greatest challenges she faced and this moment represents how she slowly adjusted to her new life. Her determination to learn English not only helped her find work and build connections but also created great opportunities for me and my family today. This project shows the learning, struggles, and starting over of immigration

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This source shows the amount of people that had arrived to the US between 2000 to 2010 being around 8.8 million legally .

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Immigration to the United States in the 2000s | EBSCO

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Immigration to the United States in the 2000s was a complex and evolving issue shaped significantly by the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. This period saw heightened anxiety over national security, which led to stricter immigration policies and changes in the legal immigration process. Despite an influx of over 8.8 million immigrants during the decade, the rate of immigration was lower compared to the significant peaks of the 1990s. Legal immigration experienced a notable decline due to new regulations like the Patriot Act and the REAL ID Act, which imposed rigorous requirements on immigrants. The demographic landscape of immigrants changed as well, with a growing proportion coming from Asia and Latin America, while traditional immigrant hubs like New York City saw reductions in new arrivals. Many immigrants began settling in suburban areas rather than primary metropolitan regions. Economically, while foreign-born individuals contributed significantly to the labor force—showing higher participation rates than native-born citizens—they often faced challenges in achieving financial stability and had lower median incomes. Overall, immigration continued to be a pivotal part of the U.S. population growth narrative, despite the political and social tensions surrounding it during this decade.

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Some lines taken from the poem known as "Home" by Warsan Shire.

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Even though I wasn't born yet in 2006 my parents decided to get married they made this decision in hopes of building a life together and laid the foundation to the family I eventually became apart of. This marriage joined two families that had faced many struggles during their immigration and it highlights the love, commitment and partnership my parents have.

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This church was where my parents got married and it represents the beginning of everything! In this place, they promised to build a life together, a life that would later include me. It has become a great part of our lives now attending church every weekend!

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At the time the church didn't have much of a website or any news coverage at all but as time progressed they've made a website to give others information and available to everyone!

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"I carry your heart with me (I carry it in my heart)" E.E Cumming

"Let me not to the marriage of true minds admit impediments" William Shakespeare

"Two Hearts In Love Need No Words" Marceline Desbordes-Valmore

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One of the biggest moments that affected my life was COVID during 2020 life literally changed overnight. School went online and everyone was scared and confused. Staying at home became stressful and lonely I was disconnected from my friends and it made me realize how I took normal life too far but it still taught me how to be patient, how to be myself, and how strong my family really is. This year showed us how fast the world is changing but how we can overcome anything!

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This picture shows how we had to adapt to COVID. The main way we did this was with the addition of face masks as a part of our everyday life. For me its a reminder of how the world really isn't that safe anymore and seeing masks everywhere showed us how scared we were but how ready we were to beat COVID.

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One pretty memorable part of COVID was the sudden shortage of basic items specifically toilet paper. I can remember going to the store with my family and seeing empty shelves. People were scared and that fear showed up in the way they hoarded things. This moment taught me to appreciate even the smallest things we usually take for granted. It also made me more aware of how fear spreads and how important it is to stay calm and help other in a crisis.

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Although the country is slowly reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic, there's one household item you may still find missing on grocery store shelves: Toilet paper.

Toilet paper became a coveted item in late March when many cities and states across the country issued shelter-in-place orders in response to the coronavirus pandemic, prompting people to purchase large amounts of household goods.

Nearly half of all grocery stores in the United States were out of stock of toilet paper for some part of the day on April 19, the latest date for which figures were available via NCSolutions, a consumer products data tracker.

Many attribute the shortage to disruptions in the supply chain. But the supply chain was - and remains - strong, according to Dr. Ronalds Gonzalez, an Assistant Professor of Conversion Economics and Sustainability in the Department of Forest Biomaterials at NC State's College of Natural Resources.

Gonzalez, who monitors technological and sustainability developments in the hygiene paper industry as co-director of the Tissue Pack Innovation Lab, said more than 99% of tissue products are manufactured in the United States.

A majority of the industry's manufacturing facilities are located in remote areas with low population densities, meaning employees are less likely to transmit the virus, miss work and cause production delays. In fact, all toilet paper manufacturing facilities in the U.S. are currently fully operational.

However, because grocery stores and other retailers usually only keep several weeks' worth of toilet paper in their warehouses, the sudden increase in demand - largely fueled by panic-buying and hoarding - has quickly depleted stocks.

"Consumers are experiencing nervousness and they are buying more than they should, depleting inventories of an industry that is very lean," Gonzalez said. "It will take a couple of weeks for people to understand they have enough, and the inventories will increase on the shelves."

Another reason for the sudden increase in demand is that people actually do need more toilet paper during the pandemic. The hygiene paper industry is divided into two markets: consumer (the kind of toilet paper you use at home) and commercial (bulky rolls of thin paper that you find in public restrooms, offices, restaurants and hospitals).

With people staying at home because of business closings and shelter-in-place orders, the demand for consumer toilet paper has skyrocketed while the demand for commercial toilet paper has decreased.

Data from Georgia-Pacific, maker of the Angel Soft and Quilted Northern brands, shows that the average American household - 2.6 people - uses about 409 rolls of toilet paper a year. The company estimates that people will use about 40% more toilet paper than usual if they spend all their time at home during the pandemic.

Gonzalez added that the increased demand for toilet paper will likely lead to a surplus for many manufacturers once the shortage is over. "People will have toilet paper for two to three months and then producers will have to curtail production."

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How the Coronavirus Created a Toilet Paper Shortage

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Although the country is slowly reopening amid the coronavirus pandemic, there's one household item you may still find missing on grocery store shelves: Toilet paper.

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"The New Colossus" by Emma Lazarus it captures the mixture of hope and struggle immigrants feel.

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Starting school in 2013 was exciting but also scary. I didn’t speak much English at the time, and I remember sitting in class, feeling nervous about not understanding what the teacher or other kids were saying. But little by little, I learned. I listened closely, practiced every day, and slowly began to feel more confident.

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That year, I was named Student of the Month and it felt like more than just a certificate. It meant I was starting to find my place. That moment made me feel proud and showed me that hard work and not giving up would take me far. It’s still one of the earliest moments I remember feeling truly seen for who I was becoming.

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"I am not afraid of storms" Louisa May

"Language is the road map" Rita Mae

"A journey of a thousand miles" Lao Tzu

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While i cant find anything specific about the elementary i went to most of my life it was great knowing i was apart of such a great school that does so much for its students, staff, and community.