Revisionist History “I Was A Stranger and You Welcomed Me”
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Jul 28, 2022 The podcast shares a heartfelt story about a family's act of kindness towards Vietnamese refugees after the Vietnam War. It explores how grassroots community efforts can transform lives during humanitarian crises. Anecdotes illustrate the integration of refugees, emphasizing the significance of compassion in education. Additionally, touching narratives about a young Syrian girl's first day of school highlight the power of connection. Overall, it reflects on the enduring impact of simple acts of generosity across generations.
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Refugee Sponsorship
- Malcolm Gladwell's parents and their friends sponsored three Vietnamese refugees.
- The refugees, Vaan, Kang, and Lilan, arrived in their small Canadian town in December 1979.
Boat People Crisis
- In the late 1970s, a humanitarian crisis unfolded as 800,000 ethnic Chinese fled Vietnam.
- Many died at sea, becoming known as the "boat people."
Private Sponsorship
- Canadian religious organizations proposed private citizens sponsor refugees.
- This aimed to increase refugee intake beyond government limits.