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Fresno historian recounts journey from gangs to Ph.D.
Original: From gangs to Ph.D., Fresno historian chronicles immigration. ‘Surprised I’m not dead’
A Fresno historian who survived a past in gangs has earned a Ph.D. and now chronicles immigration stories, saying he is 'surprised I'm not dead.' His life story, from violence and hardship on the streets to academic achievement, has drawn attention as a striking example of personal transformation and of the immigrant experience in California's Central Valley.
Why now: The dramatic personal turnaround from gang life to academia, told amid ongoing immigration debates, is drawing attention.
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