All American Story

gathers and showcases the myriad immigrant voices that make up the rich tapestry of who we are as a nation, inspiring compassion, connection, and community among us all.

All-American Story shares personal stories, art, plays, music and dance created with and by American immigrants and first- and second-gen Americans.

We are dedicated to the true stories, the successes and sorrows, the joys and struggles of our vibrant multicultural nation.

THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE WHO JOINED US FOR OUR FIRST ALL-AMERICAN STORY LIVE EVENT
AT THE WENDE MUSEUM IN CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA.

And special thanks to performers Aaliyah Magcasi, Antonio Sacre, Carmichael Castaños, Charles Freericks, Charles Marina, Diana Ruzova, Gabrielle Donnelly, Hayedeh Elihu, Humaira Ghilzai, Leila Elihu, Louis Tse, Oliver Lopez-Sol, and Pamela Iluore. Check out their work on our
Substack! And stay tuned for more…

As artists and storytellers, immigrants, 1st- and 2nd-gen Americans, we are moved by the challenges facing the United States today and strive to open everyone’s hearts and minds to an understanding of what it means to be an American, what it means to be an immigrant, and to the celebration of our shared humanity.

At All-American Story, we believe that knowing each other’s true stories helps us to better understand and better care for each other.

To learn about our origins and inspiration, please listen to this interview, shared with permission from the American Immigration Lawyers’ Association and interviewer and AAS Advisor Angelo Paparelli; the interview first appeared in the AILA Blog post: 
Think Immigration: Immigrants and Immigration Attorneys Add to the Tapestry that is the “All-American Story.”