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Lights in the future
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Briant T., Project Citizen , Connecticut
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This poem is about making the choice to not let things get in your way, but instead, trying to make a difference and give hope to the world.
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Integration of Cultures
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Alexandra L., Staples High School , Connecticut
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My piece explores diversity within America and how I integrate my culture and American culture into my life. This has helped me balance between different aspects of each while learning that the tru...
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Holding the Door
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Nate K., Staples High School , Connecticut
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I feel what guides us is what we believe to be right. I came to the conclusion that my creed is following the beliefs of leaders that have fought discrimination; to me that is what I think is right...
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Why to not celebrate the 4th of July
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Laila S., Project Citizen , Connecticut
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An explanation of why America wasn't really free when we signed the Declaration of Independence.
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Immigrating Creeds
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Julian B., Staples High School , Connecticut
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I discuss how my parent's influence with immigrating to America has influenced their American Creeds and how that influenced mine as well.
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American Creed - Diversity
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Eloise A., Staples High School , Connecticut
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My American creed is to be a real American, one needs to live to their full potential and strive to be the greatest they can be. My interview with my parents, about their different cultures, helps ...
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