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Immigration has defined my entire life. My parents left Mozambique with nothing but their wits in search of a better life for their kids. They moved to England in the 1970s, saw the classism there, and left for America soon after.
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"Immigration has defined my entire life. My parents left Mozambique with nothing but their wits in search of a better life for their kids. They moved to England in the 1970s, saw the classism there, and left for America soon after."
— Jose Ferreira #familyparenting

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Immigration has defined my entire life. My parents left Mozambique with nothing but their wits in search of a better life for their kids. They moved to England in the 1970s, saw the classism there, and left for America soon after. — Jose Ferreira

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Jose Ferreira was a Businessman from Portugal (1968–present).

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Who said "Immigration has defined my entire life. My parents left Mozambique with nothing…"?
This quote is attributed to Jose Ferreira, a Businessman from Portugal.
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Jose Ferreira lived from 1968 – present.
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