She is a Girl-Power Grandma
By Lisa Cohn
I’m excited to be writing for The Immigrant Story, which aims to contribute to today’s conversations about immigrants in the US.
Sakar Raman, a photographer from Portland, created the project. He provides beautiful photos. Volunteer writers pen the profiles.
In addition, Raman organizes events that allow people in Portland to learn more about immigrants.
Read my story about girl-power Grandma Vera: She Lost Everything, and is a Girl-Power Grandma
Watch my son, Michael, dedicate our third book to Vera: