1990's Overview
The City Heights neighborhood becomes the preferred destination for resettlement due to the existing social organizations in the area serving refugee groups and the affordability of housing. Refugees from Somalia, ethnic Albanians from Kosovo, and Kurds from Iraq resettle in City Heights.
The Immigration Act of 1990 increases the annual acceptance of refugees in the U.S. from 490,000 to 700,000.
LEGEND
Events in San Diego
Events in United States
Global Events
Lautenberg Amendment
1990
This amendment is created to help Jewish refugees leave the former Soviet Union, but now applies to all people fleeing religious persecution.
Somali Civil War
The Somali Civil War begins. An estimated 800,000 Somalis are refugees in neighboring countries, and 2 million are internally displaced.
1991
Ethiopian/Eritrean border conflict
1998
East Africans flee the border wars in Ethiopia and Eritrea and many are resettled in City Heights, San Diego. An estimated 650,000 civilians were displaced.
1990
The Crawford Community Connection
This new arrivals support program helps students and families at Crawford High School to access resources (ex: college scholarships, Prom Dive, etc.)
1993
Casa Cornelia Law Center
The Center is established to provide legal services to the immigrant community along the Mexican-American border.
