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- Angela Du from New York wins the 2024 Celebrate America Contest.
- The contest celebrates the diverse stories of American immigrants.
- Angela’s poem reflects on the collective journey and sacrifices of immigrants.
Reflecting on America’s Immigrant Tapestry
Angela Du’s winning poem in the 2024 Celebrate America Contest captures the essence of the American immigrant experience.
Through her words, Angela paints a vivid picture of the diverse narratives that form the United States’ cultural mosaic. She contemplates the individual and collective journeys of immigrants, their languages, and the sacrifices made for a new life in America. The poem is a poignant reminder of the ancestral stories that shape the identities of American students and the pride in dual nationalities. Angela’s work eloquently expresses the idea that the U.S. is not just a country but a compilation of the stories of its people, culminating in one grand narrative.
The Celebrate America Contest, supported by the Murthy NAYAK Foundation, honors creative expressions that highlight the immigrant experience and its contribution to the American fabric.
Read the original article on the Celebrate America Contest.
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