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It's about growing up as a Native American in a predominately Caucasian community and being told I don't belong in the country I was born in for su... Featured American Dream Culture Nebraska Symbols show up on our lives everyday. America has many objects and items that represent the nation and they all have their own meanings and history. Featured Land of the Free as Symbolic as Can Be Abbey K. Michigan This short story is about how a family's decisions in the past has shaped the present generations-- and how it's connected to America's changes thr... Featured Past and Present: A Family's American Creed Tekyira M. Michigan My piece is about what it means to be an American in relation to "The Pledge of Allegiance" by George Thatcher Balch. My essay describes the loyalt... Featured What It Means to Be an American Sarafina M. Florida
270 responses tagged with "america", "racism", and "sexuality"
What it Means to be American Heather R., Columbus High School , Montana Unity is fundamental element in America, yet with the current state of politics and media it has become easier to segregate ourselves from each other. Tagged With america , creed , divide , division , politics
My American Creed Caroline K., Crownover, Texas What does it mean to be an American? It means having freedom but abiding with the responsibility that comes with it. Tagged With america , freedom
The Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave Abigail Aslinger, Crownover, Texas America is home to many people; however, some could be more passionate about their American beliefs. We the people need to work together as a team and a united country to help restore its wonders! Tagged With america
Supporting America Liam B., Royal Oak High School, Michigan A major part of being American is that you don't have to support America. In fact, this helps the country grow and change. Tagged With america , change , divide
Under a Flag of 50 Stars Marlisa B., Scott County High School, Kentucky A poem about the qualities that make us American. Tagged With america
They Never Protected Us But Rejected Us Zoe Graves , NY-Hudson Valley Writing Project, New York Police Brutality is an issue that the people who protect us chose to ignore. We should be able to voice our opinions, and not be shot down for doing it. If it's not corrected now, then our future g... Tagged With racism
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