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The American Cultural Tapestry: Working Together
To understand American behavior and public policies, it is essential to know the culture of the United States.
Universe of Spirits: Profile of Vine Deloria Jr.
Deloria's writings on history, law, religion, and political science help shape attitudes about Native Americans.
Young Muslims Make Their Mark: Filmmaker Lena Khan
Lena Khan became interested in cinema as a form of social activism, which she considers an important tenet of her faith.

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Graphic Novels – Drawing the Asian-American Experience

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The Fourth of July: Celebrating U.S. Independence Day

July 4th has been recognized as Independence Day in the U.S. ever since the Declaration of Independence of July 4, 1776. To mark the occasion, Americans celebrate with parades, fireworks, concerts and other festive activities.

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Religious Diversity: Land Called Paradise

A music video that shares the thoughts of Muslims (4:11)

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Working Together for Immigration Reform

President Obama meets with a bipartisan group of Congressional leaders to discuss reforming the broken immigration system.

U.S. - Chilean Relations

President Obama and Chilean President Bachelet discuss bilateral issues, energy, free trade and more during White House meeting.

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Other News From the Americas

Argentina

Two Argentine students travel to the U.S. for one week to participate in the Free Enterprise Leadership Program (FELC) organized by the Jesse Helms Center.

Dominican Republic

Major League Baseball, USAID, and Pedro Martinez join to help the poor in the Dominican Republic.

El Salvador

The medical teams from the USNS Comfort will partner with local health care providers and community officials in El Salvador to provide free health care to communities with limited access to medical treatment.

Guadalajara, Mexico

American Fulbright scholar, Josh Melter, initiated a project to improve the lives of marginalized groups by bringing dignity through photography to urban, migrant, and indigenous Mexicans.

Trinidad & Tobago

Beyond the Horizons 2009 provides free engineering renovations and free medical treatment for the people of Trinidad and Tobago.

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