Making Buffalo Home
Beh Meh | Making Buffalo Home
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Meet Beh who was born in Myanmar and grew up in a refugee camp before making Buffalo home.
Beh Meh is making Buffalo home. Born in Myanmar, she fled to a refugee camp with her family when she was just two-years old. After nine-years, her family was resettled in Kenmore, NY. The family tries to preserve their Karenni traditions while making a home in their new country. Beh’s parents always stressed the power of education. She is attending college working towards her teaching degree.
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Making Buffalo Home
Beh Meh | Making Buffalo Home
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Beh Meh is making Buffalo home. Born in Myanmar, she fled to a refugee camp with her family when she was just two-years old. After nine-years, her family was resettled in Kenmore, NY. The family tries to preserve their Karenni traditions while making a home in their new country. Beh’s parents always stressed the power of education. She is attending college working towards her teaching degree.
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Making Buffalo Home is a local public television program presented by BTPM PBS
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