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decade ago, over 3,000 youth known as the Lost Boys of Sudan entered the United States with refugee status granted by the George W. Bush administration. They were distributed to cities across the country, offered three months of government support, and expected to survive on their own after that. Fortunately, many American communities, churches, and families embraced the refugees, who were primarily orphaned boys who had grown up in war-torn Sudan or in UN-sponsored camps for displaced people. The welcome they received was quite different from the reception that typically awaits new immigrants. Even local and national media outlets reflected positively on the newcomers. Several factors contributed to the deep connection and commitment that characterized the hospitality offered by Americans, many of whom had not previously engaged immigrant populations. The first factor lies in the power of the refugees’
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