Immigrants built America just as iMiMatch is building immigrants

Truth is a spectrum, and immigrants are choosing to focus on those that can advance their cause

If you’re active on Twitter, or current on immigrant affairs, you’d notice that the usage of #immigrantsBuiltAmerica hashtag has gone up significantly in the past months. The debate as to whether or not immigrants contributed to America’s growth is downright preposterous to me. Some things are not up for debate, but if you feel differently, let’s do the math. Recent statistics show that Immigrants account for 13.5% of American population; 7.6% of Immigrants are self- employed compared to 5.6% native-born Americans; Immigrants founded more than 40% of fortune 500 companies; and Immigrants are likely to get a degree than native-born Americans. Factor all of these in and you see how much the immigrant population has, and is contributing to America’s growth.

Few days ago, protesters interrupted Trumps Cincinnati rally, holding signs that read “Immigrants Built America” due to that, a small scuffle ensued. On social media, black Americans bashed immigrants for undermining the role their ancestors (slaves) played in making America what it is today. What black Americans who feel strongly about the #ImmigranntsBuiltAmerica campaign do not realize is that immigrants saying they built America does not cancel out the role slaves played. Truth is a spectrum, and immigrants are choosing to focus on those that can advance their cause.

Immigrants are coming together on iMiMatch to support the #ImmigrantsBuiltAmerica campaign and add their voice to the plea of migrants and refugees at the US-Mexico borders.

On iMiMatch., immigrants in the states discuss contemporary happenings that affect their well being and find practical solutions to it. iMiMatch is enabling immigrants to take a stand against all forms of discrimination, and make America a better place to live in