How Immigrants Shape(d) the United States | Nalini Krishnankutty | TEDxPSU

Do immigrants need the United States, or does the United States need its immigrants? Writer, researcher, and first-generation immigrant American Nalini Krishnankutty showcases many surprising examples of traditions, businesses and ideas that are considered All-American today, but which owe their origins to first-generation immigrants. She examines whether Americans ever truly welcomed immigrants, and provides parallels between current anti-immigrant sentiments and similar feelings during other periods in US history. This talk uses immigrant history and contributions to start a dialogue, and shape attitudes towards immigrants that are in line with both the values and the interests of the United States.

[Yajtsa]

What a great synopsis of the history and perception of immigrants in the US. Unfortunately, the public discourse is often void of reason. I appreciate the effort taken to research and provide an articulate voice to such an important topic.

[lovonyl]

What a thoughtful speech. Deeply documented and well delivered.

[darlenecolmar]

We need to share this in our American History classes.

[Simulatedsurgicals]

Amazing talk - so informative and compelling.

[ajtj]

I was once a right winger but once I had to immigrate my views were challenged. I had to endure what every other immigrant had to endure and walk in their shoes. Hatred, racism etc etc. My identity changed from a proud nationalist to an enlightened and empathetic person. In a way karma came back at me. Now I have to walk in the shoes of an immigrant and bear the burden of hatred directed at me.

[zesound]

What a Home Run! Americans (because I am in America) need to hear this.

[bugsywolfe]

Yes and many countries like India still have an Old World Caste system that keeps their own people perpetually in a state of poverty. Which is why most of the world has chosen America as the country to immigrate to.

[sarahhorowitz]

This is a very compelling presentation. I'm just disappointed she doesn't mention immigrants fleeing religious persecution and the persecution of various religious groups who immigrated here.

[sz]

I learned a lot about immigration - so informative and well researched! Brilliant presentation as well - have shared with others as well.

[GK-opoc]

How can the USA be called xenophobic and import a million new legal immigrants every year ? Let us turn our attention to Asian nations with restrictive immigration and thus very low levels of immigration.

[emmanuelnsongo]

Hi if you are inadmissible to Canada for misrepresentation does this prevent you from applying for an F1 visa for the USA

[laxminrisimhan]

Lot of intricate details on immigration, issues before and now. Expounded the issues, contributions, correlations to current situation etc. in a crisp and succinct manner. Good luck and keep up the great research/awareness spreading

[armoredninja]

Founder of kindergarten in 1850s a First generation German. You need to get your history right. First wave of Germanic people migrated to colonial Pennsylvania (then part of the 13 English colonies) in the early 1600s. They helped found the city of Germantown. The modern day Amish communities aka Pennsylvania Dutch can trace their roots back those 17th century settlers. Atleast try to get your history right.

[admasutegegne]

Excellent presentation and informative.

[aolvaar]

About 51% of immigrant-led households receive at least one kind of welfare benefit, including Medicaid, food stamps, school lunches and housing assistance, compared to 30% for native-led households

[berenyiandre]

Madam, Your video is brilliant. Warm regards. Andre BERENYI

[tboned]

Great like the beginning wen she gave facts on who were the actual Immigrants to she failed to say after the " the Border crossed the Native Populous in Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, etc, they didn't cross the border ", ....All those Native Peoples were Kicked Off those same Lands were Forcibly thrown on a train or bus into Mexican land and dumped off to Steal All those should of been said about Illegal Immigration from the

[benbowers]

Yes but nearly all the examples you gave, my tax dollars didn't go to support them. They came here with nothing, and we had nothing to offer them

[umangsaini]

I think immigration is one's own choice. But people should be more accommodating towards immigrants. We all should make our world a better place. If look at it, everywhere in the world people have immigrated from one place to another. Let's spread love❤️

[veluswamyjeyaraj]

An Excellent summary of Immigrant history to US, Good to turn back and see the path we have all