Island: Ellis Island and Malala Yousafzai

island: National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations bestows the medals on Americans who have distinguished themselves within their own ethnic groups, according to Metro News. A ceremony is being held Saturday on the New York harbour island. An Ellis Island International Medal of Honor is also going to Malala Yousafzai YOO'-sahf-zigh the teenager who won the Nobel Peace Prize after being shot in her native Pakistan while fighting for a girl's right to an education. Recipients in 2017 include Chobani founder Hamdi Ulukaya, Pepsi Co chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi, journalist Fareed Zakaria, and former astronaut Buzz Aldrin. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.