Jalil Dawood

I work with refugees – people with backgrounds like mine – all the time. So, I know what it’s like to be misunderstood.

As a refugee who fled Iraq in 1982 because of war and persecution, I love the United States. My adopted country gave me a new start, freedom I never had enjoyed before and a bright future for my family. But as a Christian, I’m saddened by the hateful rhetoric that often greets newcomers today. So […]