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The Failure of Our Affirmative Action System Maxim L., Okemos High School , Michigan In the United States, affirmative action is used to promote diversity in universities. Universities take race into consideration during their admissions process. But how exactly did we get here? Wh... Tagged With education
Immigration, Traditions, and the American Creed Kendall D., Emerald Coast National Writing Project, Florida How the American Creed can be explored in the traditions passed down from my immigrant ancestors. Tagged With immigration
American Creed Elizabeth W., Sara M., Colleen D., Keanu C., Alec M., Royal Oak High School, Michigan In our podcast we talk about what it means to be an American and what issues matter the most to us. Tagged With community , immigration
A Journey to America: Finding an American Dream Jaya S., Fayetteville High School, Arkansas Determination, bravery, and love brings the story of my grandparent’s journey to America from India. This project explores my Grandmother's American Creed and how she adapted to a place so new, yet... Tagged With creed
Creating an Ideal America David G., Classen School of Advanced Studies , Oklahoma My op-ed piece on working together to create a better America Tagged With community
What does it mean to be American? Does anyone know? EthanJ, Carver High School of Engineering and Science, Pennsylvania This essay was originally shared with others students at youthvoices.live and explores questions raised by studying history and examine similar issues in present day America. Tagged With immigration
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