My Country Tears of Thee: A Dream for Building Bridges, Not Walls

This article reflects upon the problematic and destructive inclination to build and reinforce walls that trap minority populations in misery in the US. As a result, the American Dream does not become a reality for all members of our society. The author calls on his fellow Americans to move beyond in...

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Main Author: Calhoun, Jimi A. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Institution 2022
In: Cultural encounters
Year: 2022, Volume: 17, Issue: 1, Pages: 91-96
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)

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