Immigration

The newly formed Chinese American Collecting Initiative highlights the long- lost stories of Chinese American immigrants living in St. Louis from the mid-19th century onward.

A researcher in St. Louis wants to tell Mexican immigrant women's stories about home and family to better inform academic research and public policy. Jocelyn Moylan, who is pursuing a doctorate at Florida International University, said the data could inform local officials on the challenges Mexican immigrants face in St. Louis and the support they need to feel at home.

The new children’s book “This Is Not My Home” was written by Washington University undergraduates and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.

The International Institute of St. Louis is ready to welcome more Afghan families and refugees from other countries. Officials with the U.S. State and Health and Human Services departments and the International Nonprofit Immigrant Organization met with International Institute officials Monday.

Dr. Hannah Ha recently uncovered a surprising secret about her mother: Before fleeing Vietnam, Nguyễn Thi Tâm had been a rock star in her native Saigon.

Carlos Restrepo spent his first holiday season with his dad in St. Louis last month after 16 years of living apart.

The Asian community grew 37% in the past decade, and the region’s universities play a key role as an attraction. But there are many other things that make the area desirable.

For eight decades, an egg sandwich has been a beloved part of St. Louis cuisine — but it's more than just a unique dish. It tells the story of immigrants who arrived in Missouri and “cooked to survive.”

St. Louis is one of the few destinations approved for fleeing Afghans who assisted U.S. military forces. The International Institute is gearing up for a “wave” of migrants.

The International Institute of St. Louis is gearing up to relocate Afghans who fear persecution by the Taliban after supporting the U.S. war effort.