... shame, if we closed the door to immigrants who come here to work, save and build a better life for themselves and their families. Throughout the centuries, immigrants have enriched America's culture, bringing foreign languages, distinct cultural customs, traditions and values. Immigrants have made numerous contributions to this land despite, or maybe even because of their diversity. These contributions enriched our ... culture, advanced sciences, and affected the economic, political and social aspects of the United States. For instance, consider the arts, which are unique in America bec...

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... . The Native Americans carry it close to their hearts. The oral tradition is where their heroes are born. The passing down of their culture through the oral tradition helps to keep their autonomy, yet many Native Americans have abandoned the practice of oral tradition to adapt to modern ... of English. Through a variety of channels, Native Americans still affirm their cultural heritage. Native Americans have accepted the task to stay tied to their culture, to practice sacred ceremonies, to protect sacred and tribal lands, and to speak in a unified voice while preserving tribal identities...

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