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Ke Huy Quan holding Oscar award (© Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images)

Once a refugee, now an Oscar winner

Decades after arriving in the U.S. as a refugee, Ke Huy Quan won film's highest honor. Learn more about a story that is inspiring others.
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Biden’s heritage links towns in Pennsylvania, Ireland

President Biden's Irish ancestry links two towns in Pennsylvania and County Mayo, Ireland, in their pride of connections.
Vice President Harris interacting with children in classroom (© Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP)

The United States is rich in languages

U.S. households speaking languages other than English are growing. Learn why this trend enriches both America and the English language.
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Chef diplomats will use food to connect cultures

The American Culinary Corps will tell America's story with food in diplomatic settings. Read all about it here.
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Honoring Holocaust survivors through public service

January 27 is International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Meet descendants of Holocaust survivors who work at the State Department and USAID.
Man on his knees praying in temple as shaft of light comes in window (© Richard Vogel/AP)

Asian Americans mark Lunar New Year in new ways

Millions of Asian Americans will celebrate the Lunar New Year with an American spin but will still hold on to traditional values.
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Indian American CEOs exemplify countries’ shared ambitions

Numerous Indian Americans came to the U.S. as students before going on to lead major U.S. tech firms. Learn more about their contributions.
Biden, López Obrador and Trudeau walking down stairs (© Andrew Harnik/AP)

Leaders take on North America’s biggest challenges

Learn more about what President Biden and other North American leaders discussed in terms of shared solutions to multiple challenges.
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Family brings Cairo’s street food to Boston    

Meet the mother and daughter whose vegan restaurant in Boston is bringing traditional Egyptian cooking to the United States.