In an effort to aid Puerto Rico after catastrophic Hurricane Maria, we launched the “Donate Your Lunch Hour to Puerto Rico Relief Efforts” initiative in October 2017, raising $802.30. The Firm matched this for a total donation of $1,604.60, all of which went to the United for Puerto Rico fund.
Here at WR Immigration, we strive for the pursuit of knowledge and a cultivation of an environment of diversity and inclusion. This foundation informs every aspect of our services as immigration professionals, and we prize a dedication to these pursuits in every employee. This Black History Month, we want to continue our learning by showcasing two prominent figures within the black immigrant community here in the United States who have made an amazing impact through their civil advocations and humanitarian efforts: Miriam Makeba and Dikembe Mutombo. Miriam Makeba Born in Johannesburg, Union of South Africa, Zenzile Miriam Makeba was a successful singer, songwriter, and actress, and a dedicated civil activist. Singing professionally since the 1950’s, Miriam performed a mixture of jazz, traditional African melodies, and Western pop music. Her brief role in “Come Back, Africa” in 1959 gave her the opportunity to travel and perform across the world to places such as Venice, London, and New York City. Miriam decided to officially move to New York and her career thrived in the U.S., winning her first Grammy award for Best Folk Recording in her 1965 album “An Evening with Belafonte/Makeba.” Miriam used this success to raise awareness of the evils […]
WR Immigration is focused on environmental protection. Led by Managing Partner, Bernie Wolfsdorf, the firm has committed to live the values of environmental protection, implementing a new policy to meet this challenge.
