From the great shores of Africa,
To thedowntown streets of Brooklyn
We have overcome the storm.
Through deaths,hangings and beatings
We still march on. No test or obstacle
Has been tootough for a mighty race of
People to face. Mistreatment that has been thefire
Which burns for the desire to reach excellence.
Whatever tribulationthat may come will never be
Too hard, because we have gained strengththrough
Generations who will last henceforth and forever more.






Italian Liberation by Meghan H., Overland Park, KS

Chinese New Year by Elaine S., Congers, NY

From the Passenger Seat by Casey D., Scituate, MA

The Tokai Nuclear Disaster by Elizabeth A., Oklahoma City, OK

Japanese Wind by Crys H., W. Cedar City, UT

Simchat Torah by Raymond G., Phoenix, AZ

The City on the Sea by Lindsay H., Brecksville, OH



   

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