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The Economic Benefits of Meaningful Employment for People with Disabilities

After suffering a life-threatening accident and finding out she had epilepsy, Joyce Bender developed a pa...
May 24, 2018VIEW
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U.S. Olympian Hits Her Stride

Twelve years after immigrating to the United States from Ghana to live with her father, Maame Biney becam...
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The Life and Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to the nonviolent struggle for racial equality in the United St...
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Martin Luther King Jr.: Global Beacon for Human Rights

Martin Luther King Jr. is renowned as the hero who fought and died to end racial discrimination and advan...
Jan 12, 2018VIEW
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Running in America: Popular and Fun

You see them everywhere, on urban streets, in sylvan parks and around suburban developments. Runners, ...
Nov 27, 2017VIEW
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Tokyo Welcomes Ivanka Trump

In advance of the President’s historic trip to Asia, Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump arrived in Jap...
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Minnesota: A Diverse State of 10,000 Lakes

If you’re coming to the United States, try visiting Minnesota! The “Land of 10,000 Lakes” is also the sta...
Oct 23, 2017VIEW
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The U.S. State Quarters Program

This article is only available in Japanese....
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“Stop Saying No to Yourself” – Life Lessons from an Independent Film Director

The American Center Japan hosted a film screening and panel discussion on May 22, 2017, that was jointly ...
Jul 20, 2017VIEW
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“Meet the Patels” Addresses Love and Marriage in a Multicultural Society

Directed by siblings Geeta and Ravi Patel, the award-winning film “Meet the Patels” combines the document...
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These Athletes Prove Disabilities Are No Bar to Sports

Vibhas Sen is a digital marketing manager for a multinational insurance company in Mumbai, India. He love...
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Fostering Mindsets to Enable Women to Thrive in Their Careers: An Interview with Minister-Counselor for Public Affairs Margot Carrington

On January 26, I attended a symposium held at the American Center Japan entitled “Sustainable Women’s Lea...
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Get Ready to Jam on International Jazz Day

On April 30, music lovers celebrate International Jazz Day, a worldwide commemoration of the improvised, ...
Apr 26, 2017VIEW
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"Bark Ranger" Helps Park Rangers Keep Animals and People Safe

Gracie is a 2-year-old border collie with a mission. She is Glacier National Park’s first “bark ranger” —...
Mar 2, 2017VIEW
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Trump Tours African-American Museum

President Trump visited the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of African American History and Cul...
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The New Face of U.S. Currency: An African-American ‘Lady Liberty’

For the first time in the history of U.S. currency, the United States will make a special gold coin featu...
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Meet the 1st African-American Crew Member on the Space Station

Jeanette Epps will board the International Space Station in May 2018 as the first African-American crew m...
Feb 1, 2017VIEW
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The National Mall: Coming Together in America’s Backyard

Located in the heart of Washington, the National Mall hosts almost 3,000 events every year. Ever since...
Jan 19, 2017VIEW

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