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America’s spirit of democracy and opportunity is celebrated on July 4. One family exemplifies this spirit by crafting one thing used to celebrate America’s birth: fireworks.

The contributions of Russian-born performers, composers, writers and choreographers play a vital role in shaping America’s dynamic arts scene.

Slam poetry, part of a tradition of spoken performance in the United States, is driven by poets of diverse backgrounds who see it as a tool of free expression.

Asian-American artists and writers have attained considerable prominence as creators of sophisticated graphic novels, many of which explore cultural identity and social issues.