October 11. The International Institute of Flint presents this award annually to a foreignborn citizen who has substantially improved life in the Flint community. Dr. lbe has worked tirelessly since his arrival in the United States in 1979 to help African immigrants and others. Dr. Ibe was born in Nigeria the son of Chief Alphonsus lbe and Justina lbe. He is the fourth of seven sons. After immigrating to the United States he helped bring three brothers to live permanently in this country. In addition to helping his family immigrate. Dr. lbe has been tireless In his efforts to help African refugees realize their dreams of living in the United States free of persecution. The list of Dr. Ibes accomplishments is long. As president of the African American Association of Greater Flint he raised money to aid Liberian refugees. He fought deportation of Africans and provided relief to those in financial need. He raised money for scholarships and even paid the college tuition for needy students out of his own pocket. He has devoted his time and expertise to developing Afdcan cultural presentations.
Keywords matched
refugees immigrants immigrate deportation immigrating