Made Into America: Immigrant Stories Archive

Editor’s note: Slavery is an integral part of the American story and those who were forced to come to the US in chains, are no less immigrants than any other group. Not only was their freedom taken, but in many cases, their personal family history was lost. On this web site of immigration stories, we pick up their descendants’ story ... Read More »

Amrutha was born in a small village in Karnataka state in South India.  She was the fifth of seven siblings.  While growing up she always admired the local doctor, and long story short, became a physician, the first in her family to attend college.  She married, and had a son named Ravi Chandra. Amrutha and Ravi immigrated to the US, ... Read More »