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Malawian American Regions with significant populations Major concentrations in Washington, D.C, other communities in South Bend, Indiana, Texas, Missouri. Languages Religion Malawian Americans includes a group of individuals born in Malawi or of Malawian descent that are living in the United State of America. The Malawian Diaspora mainly consists of academics, small business owners, medical professionals and laborers.[1] According to the U.S. Census (2000), African immigrants to the United States rank at the top of all immigrant groups in educational attainment.[2][3] Out of this group, Malawian immigrants to the United States rank in the top 5 in terms of educational attainment with 83% of Malawians having reported at least a high school diploma or above.[4]
Malawians in the U.S have organized associations in their host countries in order to promote and preserve Malawian cultural heritage. The longest serving organizations is the Malawi Washington Association in the Washington DC Metro Area.[5] Other associations in include associations in Indiana, Texas, California, and New England where large numbers of Malawians reside.
There is a Malawi Embassy that is located in Washington Dc.[6]
Notable Malawian Americans
- Masauko Chipembere Jr
- Mwiza Munthali
- James Thindwa
Also See
- Malawian Diaspora
- Malawi - US relations
- African Immigration to the United States
- Malawi Washington Association
References
- ^ http://www.cablegatesearch.net/cable.php?id=09LILONGWE522
- ^ Dixon, D. (2006). Characteristics of the African Born in the United States. Migration Policy Institute. January, 2006
- ^ http://www.africaresource.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=235:african-immigrants-are-the-most-educated&catid=135:immigration&Itemid=348
- ^ Dixon, D. (2006). Characteristics of the African Born in the United States. Migration Policy Institute. January, 2006
- ^ malawiwashington.org
- ^ http://www.malawiembassy-dc.org/
African immigration to the United States North Africa Horn of Africa East Africa Kenyan · UgandanSouthern Africa Angolan · Malawian · South African · Zambian · ZimbabweanCentral Africa West Africa Categories:- Ethnic groups in the United States
- People of Malawian descent
- American people by ethnic or national origin
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