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Browse your way through American Portrait. Explore stories, prompts and featured collections.
“It’s not a bar, it’s a home…”
Emma H. from American Portrait’s “I Keep” and others in the food/drink industry share their experiences in navigating their work during COVID-19.
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In the third episode of American Portrait, Emma H. strives to prevent her bar, which has been around for 86 years, from closing down for good. Often a major gathering spot in neighborhoods, bars, restaurants and other food/drink establishments across America face challenges to somehow stay in business since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. From safety measures to permanent closures, people from America’s food/drink industry share their current realities to their beloved establishments that are like second homes for many.
- Looking ahead, I believe there is still hope for the restaurant industry during these difficult covid times! Unity, togetherness, respect and understanding are the key elements.
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“The tradition I carry on is my ancestor’s Gullah Geechee legacy…”
From the American Portrait episode “I Keep,” Dwight and other Gullah Geechee descendants share their rich culture and legacy of their lands.
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As Dwight from the American Portrait documentary series works to keep land that has been is family for generations, he, his family and Gullah Geechee community share stories of their arts, food, music, faith, language, and land. The Gullah Geechee people are decedents of people enslaved on the American Costal South. From the worst of circumstances, they built a new culture that continues to thrive and grow. Hear stories about the past, present and future of Gullah.
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“I will speak at any opportunity I can…”
Yolanda B. from the American Portrait documentary series shares her journey as an Indigenous activist. Hear her story and many others across the nation.
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In “I Keep”, the third episode of the American Portrait documentary series, Yolanda joins students in the fight to remove a Texas high school’s Native American mascot. She joins other Indigenous activists around the country who are fighting for their culture, land, and livelihood.
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“That is what New Orleans is about…”
D’Artanian from the American Portrait series and people from the city of New Orleans share things about The Big Easy.
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In “I Work,” the second episode of the American Portrait documentary series, D’Artanian D. and his co-workers give and inside look at life in the Big Easy. Hear from New Orleanians share windows of their diverse and resilient city of New Orleans.
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“My philosophy of education is that anyone can learn…”
Jessica from the American Portrait documentary series joins teachers from across the country sharing their classroom stories, inspirations, struggles, and joys.
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In “I Work,” the second episode of the American Portrait documentary series, Jessica struggles with finding a new teaching job in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. For Jessica, and for teachers across the country, being in the classroom is the American Dream.
- To me, work means creativity and love. A place to grow with my students.
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“She decided to seek asylum in the United States…”
Mahsa from the American Portrait documentary series and other refugees/asylum seekers share their journey from their native lands to become part of American society.
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In “I Dream,” the first episode of the American Portrait documentary series, Mahsa A., whose family sought asylum in the U.S, documents her journey to pursue her American Dream of becoming a doctor. In this feature collection, hear from other refugees and asylum seekers that make up the fabric of American society. What’s your family’s story of coming to America?
- I stand for PEACE. As far as I know I am the only person ( not group) who sponsored a whole refugee family.It was 1988 when a family of 9 came to live with me and my family in Babylon, NY. Two adults and...
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- For my people , those with invisible or visible disabilities or conditions, to be protected from predatory practices by businesses and identity thieves.
- For my people https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=ZJvfsJckhx8
- For my people in the Hispanic community its always a positive thing when one of our culture succeed in life and dedicates ones to further others. Paul Cruz a successful Neon Artist is a classic example of one with a disability who can still inspire others...
- What do you have to say for your people?Share a Story
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- What do you stand for?Share a Story
- I stand for the homeless, millions of homeless suffer on the street everyday, and I stand for making a change in society to where no one will not have a home. I want all to find the motivation in themselves to get off the street and...
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“The only way to travel between villages efficiently is with an airplane…”
Gunnar from the American Portrait documentary series and people from across Alaska share what life’s like in the northernmost state.
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In “I Dream,” the first episode of the American Portrait documentary series, Gunnar J films himself as he strives to start a business serving the hard-to-reach Alaskan villages he loves. Now hear from people across the state as they share what life’s like in this special part of the country.
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