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Afghan Female Students Excel in the U.S.

November 13, 2022

More than a year ago, many Afghan families fled their home country as the Taliban was taking over and shutting down access for girls’ education. One family landed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where their four daughters are continuing their studies and making a new home. Jessica Gomez has the story.

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