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Shiwei Zhang moved to the U.S. from China at a young age. But, she quickly realized it wasn't all that she dreamt it'd be. Her mother, who worked as a nail technician at a salon in Chicago, found that the degrees and credentials that she worked so hard to attain in China were deemed meaningless in America. Meanwhile, she faced ostracism from her classmates about her culture and accent. 

Things took a turn for the worst when she and her mother were questioned by Chicago police - a group that should exist to "serve and protect." In this episode, Shiwei recounts the frustrating and terrifying situation her family was in and explains how it gave her more insight into the struggles of other minority groups in the U.S. Listen to the third edition of Immigrant Tales to hear her tell the story firsthand.

Are you an Asian, African, or Middle Eastern immigrant or first-gen with a story to tell? Reach out to me on my website or through Facebook and Instagram to share your story. 

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