Michigan: We Are All Immigrants Here

Summer 2017

At first blush, when one thinks of states that have been transformed by immigrants, Michigan might not make your mental list. However, throughout our history, the story of Michigan is very much a story of migrants. Newcomers from other parts of this country, and immigrants from around the world, all came seeking the same things: to find a job and do meaningful work, to make a better life their families and their children, to build communities.