Sentences with phrase «one's immigrant roots»

She rose from immigrant roots up the industry ladder to become creative lead of her own multimillion - dollar women's wear fashion brand, and then endured a series of nasty breakups — first with her ex-husband and then with Jones Apparel Group, the fashion behemoth that licensed and marketed her creations.

Murphy informed supporters of her decision in an early - morning email that played up her Irish immigrant roots.

«The Schapiros probably knew that I would «get» Meyer's background because we shared immigrant roots,» Epstein says.

Trump, like the rest of us, hails from immigrant roots.

It was a metaphor that particularly appealed to Catholics, both because of their immigrant roots and (among intellectual Catholics) because it resonated with the communitarian ethos of the papal social encyclicals with their emphasis on distributive justice.

The 17 year old has already been given countless comparisons with Ibra, due to their Swedish connections, immigrant roots and lanky frame.

HTC formally endorsed Meng yesterday, citing her immigrant roots as a primary reason for its decision to back her.

He emphasized his immigrant roots, said he's achieved the American dream and wants to make sure other immigrants can do the same.

Espaillat was happy to talk of his immigrant roots - while downplaying the racial tensions that have driven primaries in the district.

Emphasizing clout as Council speaker and immigrant roots, out lesbian Democrat makes it official

In opening remarks, Rajkumar emphasized her immigrant roots and progressive values, but also wasted no time in going after the Council member: I am the proud daughter of

Bruna Rondinelli, who tells a compelling story of her immigrant roots and how she had to work three jobs and then put herself through college when her husband died shortly after they came to the US in 1972, was the Gardiner GOP's other Town Board nominee.

While Espaillat tried to win over voters by arguing it was time for change, and by pointing to his immigrant roots and the historic nature of his candidacy, Rangel maintained that his experience made him better qualified to represent the district, which spans upper Manhattan and the Bronx.