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    values reveal Confucian influences. A 1999 study by psychologists Brian Kim‚ Donald Atkisnon‚ and Peggy Yan from University of California‚ Santa Barbara‚ identified 14 Asian values. While the researchers stated that‚ “We must recognize that Asian Americans are comprised of an extremely diverse group and that significant differences within Asian ethnic groups do exist‚” they found that traditional Asians tended to emphasize these values: collectivism‚ maintenance of interpersonal harmony‚ reciprocity

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    Healthy People 2020: Genetic Testing The objective that I chose from the Healthy People 2020 Objectives was to increase the proportion of genetic testing. This is a new objective‚ having not been included in Healthy People 2010. The genomics discipline is a budding field and it concerns the study of an individual’s genome. Genomics uses knowledge of the molecular source of a disease in order to help predict‚ treat and quantify the likelihood of disease reoccurrence. For years‚ Katie Couric and

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    For as long as I can remember‚ the concept that African American people are expected and assumed to act differently because of our race has often left me bewildered. On multiple occasions‚ I’ve been told by both my African American and Caucasian peers in school that I was "acting white" because I was articulate‚ and I took my education seriously. Making assumptions about how a person should think or act based on their race pigeonholes both the person making the generalization and the person being

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    The American Dream was once based on the same principles of The Declaration of Independence‚ like freedom and equality. That all men deserve “..life‚ liberty‚ and the pursuit of happiness..” (Revolution) Over time‚ the dream became more materialized and narcissistic. For some‚ it promised a journey of milestones and accomplishments. But for others‚ obstacles in the way were too much of a struggle. Azar Nafisi once said‚ “The negative side of The American Dream comes when people pursue success at

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    Perceived Discrimination and early Substance Abuse Among American Indian Children Introduction It’s important to know the ins and outs of how things happen. Discrimination is a big thing that doesn’t seem real to a lot of people but‚ it is to American Indians. When it comes to the younger American Indians it is especially important as to why inside and outside influence might play a role in discrimination in the drug role and the minors in that society. The further you look into it the more you

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    Beginning of the 16th century‚ Africans were enslaved and brought to the United States of America. Separated from their history and language‚ African Americans somehow managed to preserve their spirit for music. The music helped to increase productivity in the daily task and reduce the feeling for sadness. The blues was created by African American communities in the deep South of the United States. It started in the 19th century and continued to make its way in the future. The blues was everywhere

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    individuals from minority religions on the basis of religious-based persecution‚ expedites a biometric tracking system‚ and other provisions. This executive order is detaining people from coming into the U.S. because of where they come from‚ or the religion they practice because in the eyes of our current president‚ these people are terrorists. That couldn’t be farther from the truth. In fact‚ according to the Triangle Center on Terrorism and Homeland Security‚ there have been more than 300 deaths

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    burdened with injustice‚ provided valuable insight in appreciating the Haitian Americans. Haiti is a gem‚ located among many islands in the beautiful Caribbean Sea. Haitians have weathered instability and chaos but are strong and resilient. Although Haiti is the poorest nation in the Western part of the world‚ the cultural roots of Haitians are rich in traditions. I had the pleasure of working with a Haitian American at my place of employment and was granted the opportunity to interview my previous

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    entertaining history and has a culture that differs a lot with the American Culture. In just 780 miles we have the musical rhythm that every Latino has‚ delicious food that make out mouths water‚ and the unique aspect of being the Island lost in time. But even thought Cuba is full of culture‚ coming to America is a precious experience that I have lived and will always remember. Being an immigrant in the United States has taught me what the real american dream is. The opportunities this place has given me and

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    the Native Americans and the question is “How can the United States make up for the injustices it inflicted on Native Americans?” My Position is team land and giving Native Americans is a better idea and apology for what the United States has done to them.These are my three claims to prove why the Native Americans deserve their land back. My first claim is that the Native Americans were here first and this was their land‚ not ours. Giving money isn’t going to benefit the Native Americans and is only

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