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America.gov host Lillian travels around the country talking to Americans about the issues in the 2008 presidential election that matter to them. In this installment, the conversation centers on how American families and colleagues are able to work together despite holding different political views.
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When someone chooses to answer a religious calling by attending seminary in America, that person learns not only about his or her own faith tradition, but also about the faith traditions of others as well. The curriculum at both Yale Divinity School and Hartford Seminary supports this type of interfaith dialogue.
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A music video that shares the thoughts of Muslims.
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A group composed of Muslims, Jews and Christians decided to put their respective faiths into practice … together. They raised money and joined with Habitat for Humanity to build a brand new home for a Hartford, Connecticut, family in need of shelter.
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Dearborn, Michigan, has the highest concentration of Arabs in the world outside of the Middle East. Every year, the city celebrates its Arab residents and culture with a three-day-long festival. The Arab International Festival attracts people of all nationalities, races and creeds and serves as a testimony to the joy of living in a diverse society.
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Veteran surfing photographer Jeff Divine, legendary surfer Paul Strauch and others share their love of the sport and trace the evolution of American surfing culture.
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For Americans, leisure isn’t just a time to relax; it's also a time to come to the aid of others. Many Americans feel a special responsibility to help those devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Volunteers have come to New Orleans during their holidays to help Habitat for Humanity rebuild houses lost during the hurricane.
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Young American fashion designer Brooke Samad combines her passion for clothes and for her Muslim faith with a full line of modest -- and fashionable -- clothing. A graduate of New York's Fashion Institute of Technology, Brooke and her business, Marabo Fashion, were featured in Muslim Girl Magazine in April 2008.
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Members of the "Four Q Country" barbecue team discuss the joys of competition but say that meeting people from all walks of life, experimenting with new cooking techniques and having fun are still the best parts of this traditional American pastime.
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American Public Diplomacy Envoy Michelle Kwan travels the world and talks to disadvantaged youth about the importance of teamwork and determination in achieving their dreams.
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An inner-city program in Richmond, Virginia, teaches the value of hard work and cooperation to at-risk youth and gives them crucial life skills.
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An overview of the state-of-art training center in Colorado Springs featuring interviews with Mayor Lionel Rivera and Jim Scherr, CEO of the U.S. Olympic Committee.
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An American athlete prepares for the Paralympics in Beijing at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.
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American Muslims share their experiences at an EID event held at the Liberty Science Center in New Jersey.
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Freedom has led to creativity and a passion for invention.
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Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is a diverse shopping zone where one can sample foods and products from around the world. In this video, several immigrants to the U.S. share their experience of running a business in this diverse and energetic atmosphere.
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Rafael Rodriguez immigrated to the United States from Mexico and found opportunities to succeed as a grape farmer.
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Independent films encourage self-expression.
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A fast-moving and highly visual tour of the landscapes and people of the United States.