Our City ofImmigrants
While times have changed since the early German populations arrived, immigrants still bring their diverse voices and traditions to our region. What does their experience look like in the Queen City today?
By Emma Balcom, Carrie Blackmore, John Fox, Claire Lefton, Mary Mccarty, Garin Pirnia
Edited by Claire Lefton
Cincinnati Celebrations That Spotlight Immigrant Communities
Festivals, recitals, art shows, and other public events sharing diverse cultures.
Wave Pool Connects Immigrants Through Art
Boris Oicherman, an immigrant himself, focuses the organization on building community.
When Ayman Soliman’s Unlawful Arrest Put a Spotlight on Local Immigration Injustice
His story made headlines and drove him to speak out, but he still can’t get a green card.
Religious Organizations That Are Welcoming the Stranger
These faith-based institutions are practicing what they preach and reaching out to vulnerable immigrant communities.
Cincinnati’s Immigrant Hobby and Heritage Groups
Exploring different ways that international newcomers have fun and relax in town.
What It Takes to Build a Business as an Immigrant
Migrants often face extra hurdles creating something of their own.
How Intra-Community Support Organizations are Lifting Each Other Up
Local groups are helping new residents find resources with familiar faces and shared languages.
Local Groups Breaking Down the Language Barrier with ESL Classes
Accessible English courses are giving immigrants the chance to learn and communicate in the Queen City.
Figuring Out the Immigration Process
The difficulties immigrants face navigating the bureaucracy and seemingly endless red tape of seeking a new home.
The Cost of Immigrating
How much money does it take to come to America "the right way?"
Editor’s Letter: July 2026
Editor-in-Chief John Fox on the long history of immigration.
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