In just a few weeks, our nation will commemorate the 250th anniversary of its independence.

As we approach this historic milestone, “Think Out Loud” hears from guests whose life experiences and personal histories illuminate different aspects of what it means to be an American.

Noushin Hoshyar came to the U.S. in 2010 and just last month became a naturalized citizen. She’s originally from Iran and had a dream of working in healthcare. After attending school and receiving her license in the U.S., she became a nurse, something she could not have done in Iran. Hoshyar joins us to share her story, what it means to be an American and how she is thinking about the country’s 250th anniversary this year.

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News Source : https://www.opb.org/article/2026/07/02/naturalized-citizen-iran-oregon-reflects-250-america-anniversary/