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Citizenship & Majority Rule (Program 6)
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In Citizenship & Majority Rule, the team explores
the meaning of democracy through three stories highlighting personal & communal responsibilities.
Voices Seldom Heard — Ashley Nelson, 19 year-old resident of New Orleans, wrote her first book, The Combination, at the age of 18. A resident of the 6th Ward, Ashley’s neighborhood stands nearly deserted in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Join Ashley in a conversation about the responsibilities of a nation to its people and people to each other.
Nick’s Main Street Market — When the town of Truman, Minnesota was in danger of losing its last grocery store, 18 year-old Nick Graham stepped in, bought the business and set up shop. Believing that any community needs a thriving business environment to succeed, Nick’s work ethic and Midwest values have kept the Main Street Grocery store on the map in Truman, Minnesota.
Children’s Bilingual Theater of Marietta, Georgia — Dedicated to bringing a diverse theater experience to everyone, 14 year-old Jordan Schwartz started her own theater company. By combining elements of both Spanish and English language, the Children’s Bilingual Theater helps bring the two communities closer together.
