Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007 | The Kojo Nnamdi Show

The Washington region has long been a magnet for immigrants and refugees, directly influencing the area's culture, language, and food. But until recently, diasporas from places like Ethiopia and El Salvador have steered clear of local and...

Every year, immigrants and immigrant diasporas send billions of dollars from the U.S. and other developed economies to the developing world. But cheap airfare and technological advancements are also allowing them to send back ideas about...