Houston has welcomed 70,000 refugees—more than any other city in the U.S. Out of Darkness spotlights the lives of these New Americans who now call Houston home, along with those dedicated to helping them.
Most of their words convey an overwhelming gratitude that the U.S. has given their family the rare opportunity to settle in America—a place where they can work, study, and contribute to their community. But behind that joy lies a wounding sorrow that is etched into each of their faces. As one person told me, “one of the only things we [refugees] have in common is the insane violence we have all witnessed.”
The individuals I photographed represent those few who ever get a chance for resettlement; the resettlement rate is less than a fraction of one percent of today’s 25 million refugees worldwide.
For purchasing or exhibit information, please contact Marti Corn.
Houston has welcomed 70,000 refugees—more than any other city in the U.S. Out of Darkness spotlights the lives of these New Americans who now call Houston home, along with those dedicated to helping them.
Most of their words convey an overwhelming gratitude that the U.S. has given their family the rare opportunity to settle in America—a place where they can work, study, and contribute to their community. But behind that joy lies a wounding sorrow that is etched into each of their faces. As one person told me, “one of the only things we [refugees] have in common is the insane violence we have all witnessed.”
The individuals I photographed represent those few who ever get a chance for resettlement; the resettlement rate is less than a fraction of one percent of today’s 25 million refugees worldwide.
For purchasing or exhibit information, please contact Marti Corn.