U.S. Citizenship Achieved For 500 Immigrants In Atlanta
Brenna Beech / WABE
The dream of becoming a U.S. citizen was realized for 500 immigrants representing 91 countries Thursday when Citizenship Day was commemorated at Atlanta’s Turner Field.
The Constitution Day Naturalization Ceremony was a special day for many.
Three women left the Certificate of Naturalization pick-up station all smiles. Judi Black, Margaret Ngugi and Esther Abernathy have been in America for about eight years. The Kenyan ladies are so excited about their official U.S. citizenship, but they do miss aspects of their homeland.
“Life in Kenya is easier, but opportunities here in America are better,” Black said.
Ngugi, who came to America as a missionary pastor, said that America is the land of opportunity.
Another group of happy U.S. citizens held their certificates proudly as they talked about why they came to America from Honduras nine years ago.
German Roberto Carrillos and Andrea Daniela Diaz stand with their dad, Norman Javier Diaz, as Carrillos explains that they came to America, most importantly, to pursue their dreams. And a dream of theirs was fulfilled Thursday as they took the Oath of Allegiance and became official citizens of the United States of America. 
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