Immigrant Heritage Month Week 4 (6.26.23)

 

“Immigrant Heritage Month is an opportunity for all people to explore their heritage and celebrate the shared diversity that forms the unique story of America. It’s also a chance to highlight the important role of immigration in the U.S. and recognize the many contributions immigrants have made to our country.”

We are a proud agency filled with diversity and want to highlight their efforts and journey!

Each week we will be featuring a different staff member from Prestige along with their #ImmigrantHeritage Story!

FEATURE OF THE WEEK

GLORY IKPI

Q: What is your name and what City/Town and Country are you from?

A: My name is Glory Ikpi,  am from Edo state, Nigeria.

Q: What were some of your daily activities and hobbies when you were living in your home country?

A: Well, back in my home country my major activities were waking up early to resume work at 7:30am, then I was working in a Bank as a Loan/Credit Recovery Officer, which I did for 14 years+. my hobbies are dancing and shopping.

Q: Do you have any family traditions or home routines that you used to/do in your home country?

A: I enjoy helping people to have an accurate knowledge of God by studying with them from the Bible and other Bible aids publications.

Q:  What are some of your favorite foods from your home country?

A:  Pounded yam with Egusi soup and Jollof party rice.

Q:  How old were you when you moved to the United States?

A: I moved to the US in 2019 when I was in my early 40's.

Q: What are some accomplishments you have achieved that you are proud of?

A:  I have been privileged to work with people of diverse cultures and learned new skills and helping to provide needed assistance to enable people in the society live a more desired and better life.

Q: President Biden declared June as National Immigrant Heritage Month, Why do you think it is important that we celebrate immigrants and their stories?

A: It is of note that immigrants change culture for the better by introducing new idea, customs and expertise. It important that they and their stories are celebrated because their stories pave way for compassion and understating, these stories tell how the promise of freedom and the struggles to achieve it unifies Americans as they at the same demonstrating the importance of doing things together.

Thank You!