Immigrants Who Built America | Raleigh News

Raleigh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 30, 2026 · 1m

The Andrew Carnegie Foundation just dropped its annual “Great Immigrants, Great Americans” list—and it’s a powerhouse lineup of 25 trailblazers reshaping America. From Sudanese tech co-founder Iman Abuzeid to Scottish banking titan Jane Fraser, Nobel laureate Omar Yaghi, and Pulitzer-winning authors Hernan Diaz and Cristina Rivera Garza, this year’s honorees span tech, medicine, arts, and academia. Their global roots—from India to Kenya, Belgium to Afghanistan—underscore how immigration fuels innovation and leadership. These aren’t just immigrants; they’re builders, CEOs, and visionaries…