A native of Liberia, Gonlakpor Gonkpala is seeking to remain in his Brockton home with his family, including Mynthia, 8, a US citizen.
(Globe Staff Photo / Barry Chin)
Temporary immigrants forge enduring ties
A native of Liberia, Gonlakpor Gonkpala is seeking to remain in his Brockton home with his family, including Mynthia, 8, a US citizen.
(Globe Staff Photo / Barry Chin)
BROCKTON - Gonlakpor Gonkpala was a bright-eyed college student from Liberia when he arrived in the United States in 1982. His stay was supposed to be temporary. (Full article: 928 words)
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