Louisiana Welcomes Immigrants

This op-ed was originally published by The Lens.

I came to Louisiana as an asylee from Cameroon and got a warm welcome. Warmly welcoming immigrants is something we should celebrate and encourage more of. It will make the state stronger as a result. 

The Ukrainian crisis has brought Louisiana closer to the plight of people abroad. Pastors from the state have flown to Ukraine on rescue missions. They have returned to the Pelican State proclaiming that it is our Christian duty to help. Louisiana families can now sponsor Ukrainian refugees; and they are stepping up to do it. It makes me proud to call Louisiana my adopted home.  We welcomed 60 refugees from Afghanistan during the last year, too. They are families who helped America when we were there fighting the Taliban. We have rewarded their patriotism with our open arms. 

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