Immigrant of the Day: Mo Amer

Mohammad “Mo” Amer is a naturalized U.S. citizen. Born in Kuwait to Palestinian parents, Amer sought asylum in the U.S. during the first Gulf War. He was granted asylum, though it took many years to become a U.S. citizen.

His comedy includes bits about on his life as an English-speaking refugee in the U.S. and the hurdles he faced making his way to overseas gigs on an refugee travel document.

Here he is on Colbert last year:

And here’s a preview for his Netflix show “the Vagabond.”

Lots of great material for class, and just the humor break you need this week.

-KitJ