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We Are StamfordImmigrants in The City That Works
We Are Stamford Immigrants in The City That WorksJoin us in celebrating the vibrant contributions of immi-grants in Stamford! Our neighbors from all over the world offer a unique perspective, rich traditions, and amazing talents that are woven into the very fabric of our society. Stamford flourishes as a diverse community and economic hub, in great part thanks to the influx of immigrants’ cul-tures, entrepreneurial spirit, skilled labor, and innovative thinking that bring our city to life. We invite you to explore this captivating photography ex-hibition and witness firsthand how immigrants invigorate every aspect of our city. Delve into the stories of these remarkable individuals as well as their struggles, aspira-tions, and, most importantly, their invaluable impact on Stamford’s past, present, and future. Together, we build one vibrant community!Exhibition Organized By:
We Are Stamford Immigrants in The City That WorksJoin us in celebrating the vibrant contributions of immi-grants in Stamford! Our neighbors from all over the world offer a unique perspective, rich traditions, and amazing talents that are woven into the very fabric of our society. Stamford flourishes as a diverse community and economic hub, in great part thanks to the influx of immigrants’ cul-tures, entrepreneurial spirit, skilled labor, and innovative thinking that bring our city to life. We invite you to explore this captivating photography ex-hibition and witness firsthand how immigrants invigorate every aspect of our city. Delve into the stories of these remarkable individuals as well as their struggles, aspira-tions, and, most importantly, their invaluable impact on Stamford’s past, present, and future. Together, we build one vibrant community!Exhibition Organized By:
List of WorksIn the Exhibition1. Juan Rave, Colombia, Welding Business Owner2. Reginald Boursiquot, Haiti, Home Health Aide & Artist3. Adriana Molina, Colombia, Police Seargent4. Don Pancho, Guatemala, Landscaper5. Carlo Leone, Italy, DOT Special Advisor & Former Senator6. Sheyla Escobar, Guatemala, Beautician Business Owner7. Nelson & Maria José Jumique, Guatemala, Elementary Students8. Hao Zhang, China, English Language Learner9. Hector Lemus, Guatemala, Restaurant Owner10. Arisleyda Riehl, Dominican Republic, Wealth Management Advisor11. Khurram Nomani, Pakistan, Gas Station Owner12. Rosa Colón, Colombia, Artist & Teacher13. Alicia Calixto, Mexico, Hair Salon Co-Owner14. Santiago Morales, Guatemala, Carpentry Business Owner15. Alex Lukiv, Ukraine, Liquor Store Owner16. Mohamed Sha, Bangladesh, Taxi Business Owner17. Ron Romanello, Honduras, Barber Shop Owner18. Dr. Maria Asnis, Phillippines, Endocrinologist19. Margaret Tsirantonakis, Greece, Artist20. Aleksandr Troyb, Latvia, Attorney & Law Firm Partner21. Isidro Hernandez, Honduras, Custodian22. Oscar Guerra, Mexico, Filmmaker & UConn Professor
List of WorksIn the Exhibition1. Juan Rave, Colombia, Welding Business Owner2. Reginald Boursiquot, Haiti, Home Health Aide & Artist3. Adriana Molina, Colombia, Police Seargent4. Don Pancho, Guatemala, Landscaper5. Carlo Leone, Italy, DOT Special Advisor & Former Senator6. Sheyla Escobar, Guatemala, Beautician Business Owner7. Nelson & Maria José Jumique, Guatemala, Elementary Students8. Hao Zhang, China, English Language Learner9. Hector Lemus, Guatemala, Restaurant Owner10. Arisleyda Riehl, Dominican Republic, Wealth Management Advisor11. Khurram Nomani, Pakistan, Gas Station Owner12. Rosa Colón, Colombia, Artist & Teacher13. Alicia Calixto, Mexico, Hair Salon Co-Owner14. Santiago Morales, Guatemala, Carpentry Business Owner15. Alex Lukiv, Ukraine, Liquor Store Owner16. Mohamed Sha, Bangladesh, Taxi Business Owner17. Ron Romanello, Honduras, Barber Shop Owner18. Dr. Maria Asnis, Phillippines, Endocrinologist19. Margaret Tsirantonakis, Greece, Artist20. Aleksandr Troyb, Latvia, Attorney & Law Firm Partner21. Isidro Hernandez, Honduras, Custodian22. Oscar Guerra, Mexico, Filmmaker & UConn Professor
Building One Community The mission of Building One Community - The Center for Immigrant Opportunity (B1C) is to advance the successful integration of immigrants and their families.Our vision is one welcoming community in which all immigrants are thriving and contributing members. Since our inception 12 years ago, B1C has served 16,000+ immigrants who speak 46 dierent languages and originate from 117 countries with an array of research-based programs proven to accelerate their integration and success. B1C provides wraparound services that span across four strategic areas: Through Building One Community, immigrants acquire the tools they need to be self-sucient and successful, strengthening their families and the entire Stamford community in the process.Join. Volunteer. Donate.Together, we will continue to build one vibrant community.John MooreBiographyAmerican photojournalist John Moore is a senior sta photographer and special correspondent for Getty Images. He joined the Getty Images in 2005 and has worked in some 70 countries on six continents. Moore was posted internationally for 17 years, living in Nicaragua, Mexico, India, South Africa, Egypt and Pakistan. His most long-term eort of the last decade and a half in the United States has been to put a human face on the issue of immigration, both within the U.S. and throughout Latin America. In 2018 PowerHouse Books published his book Undocumented: Immigration and the Militarization of the United States-Mexico Border. Moore has been honored in the profession throughout his career, including the 2005 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Photography for his AP Iraq war coverage as well as ve World Press Photo honors, including the 2019 Photo of the Year for the iconic image “Crying Girl on the Border.” He has also been awarded the Robert Capa Gold Medal for courage from the Overseas Press Club and the Robert F. Kennedy journalism award. Moore is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, where he studied Radio-Television-Film. He lives with his family in Stamford, Connecticut.Instagram and X@jbmoorephoto www.B1C.org
Building One Community The mission of Building One Community - The Center for Immigrant Opportunity (B1C) is to advance the successful integration of immigrants and their families.Our vision is one welcoming community in which all immigrants are thriving and contributing members. Since our inception 12 years ago, B1C has served 16,000+ immigrants who speak 46 dierent languages and originate from 117 countries with an array of research-based programs proven to accelerate their integration and success. B1C provides wraparound services that span across four strategic areas: Through Building One Community, immigrants acquire the tools they need to be self-sucient and successful, strengthening their families and the entire Stamford community in the process.Join. Volunteer. Donate.Together, we will continue to build one vibrant community.John MooreBiographyAmerican photojournalist John Moore is a senior sta photographer and special correspondent for Getty Images. He joined the Getty Images in 2005 and has worked in some 70 countries on six continents. Moore was posted internationally for 17 years, living in Nicaragua, Mexico, India, South Africa, Egypt and Pakistan. His most long-term eort of the last decade and a half in the United States has been to put a human face on the issue of immigration, both within the U.S. and throughout Latin America. In 2018 PowerHouse Books published his book Undocumented: Immigration and the Militarization of the United States-Mexico Border. Moore has been honored in the profession throughout his career, including the 2005 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Photography for his AP Iraq war coverage as well as ve World Press Photo honors, including the 2019 Photo of the Year for the iconic image “Crying Girl on the Border.” He has also been awarded the Robert Capa Gold Medal for courage from the Overseas Press Club and the Robert F. Kennedy journalism award. Moore is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, where he studied Radio-Television-Film. He lives with his family in Stamford, Connecticut.Instagram and X@jbmoorephoto www.B1C.org
Our Sincere Thanks to All Those Supporting this Photo ExhibitionA huge thank you to our photo subjects who generously dedicated their time and shared their stories.Storytelling and Translations: Sonia Alcantarilla, Angelica Arce, Leni Borges, Simon Desras, Peter Dupuy, Eleanor Riemer, Bianca Shinn, and Ellen WilliamsPhotography Support, Design and Installation:Alphagraphics, Graham Jordan, JPG of Stamford, and Gretchen KrausA Very Special Thanks to Our Friend, John Moore,for bringing the stories of our immigrant neighbors to life. We are so grateful for your talent and dedication to this special project.