Rice, bok choy and daikon are all finding their ways into North Carolina farming culture as Hmong immigrants tap into their agricultural roots.

The path to obtaining US citizenship is by no means a simple or cheap task, especially for immigrants who face a language barrier. But thanks to one man in Hickory, NC, the application process for local immigrants may be a lot easier. Wameng Lor, a 54-year-old Lao-Hmong veteran and US citizen of more than 20 years, believes every permanent resident should be a citizen. He now assists immigrants in the area through the application process. Lor...

For decades, the United States has been known as the melting pot of the world — a place where, according to the Statue of Liberty, we welcome the world's tired, poor huddled masses that yearn to breathe free.