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Virtual Book Series: Jia Lynn Yang

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Global Refuge Staff

April 25, 2020

Watch On-Demand: Jia Lynn Yang

New York Times editor and author Jia Lynn Yang joined us to discuss her new book on the history of U.S. immigration laws, “One Mighty and Irresistible Tide: The Epic Struggle Over American Immigration, 1924-1965.Watch the replay of this insightful conversation below.

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Check out the rest of our Virtual Book Series at the link below! Whether it’s climate displacement, refugee resettlement, the history of U.S. immigration laws, or the role of faith in welcoming immigrants, there’s a session for everyone who wants to learn more about these critically important issues.

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