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New Citizens, Breathing New Life...Into America! (4th of July)

New Citizens, Breathing New Life...Into America! (4th of July)

We went to Memphis to attend a naturalization ceremony where 70 immigrants from 30 countries became Americans! These are some of their incredible stories.
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The Gangbanger-Turned Death Row Chaplain

The Gangbanger-Turned Death Row Chaplain

Earl Smith is an unlikely gangbanger-turned chaplain at America's largest death row prison in San Quentin, CA.
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Luis Tomatis: The Immigrant Who Helped Transform Grand Rapids Michigan

Luis Tomatis: The Immigrant Who Helped Transform Grand Rapids Michigan

Meet Dr. Luis Tomatis, the man who put Grand Rapids on the map as a hub of the medical industry.
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Letters to my Son: Giving

Letters to my Son: Giving

Kent Nerburn, author of Letters to My Son: A Father's Wisdom on Manhood, Life, and Love was surprised, but elated to have a son at the age of 40. But afraid he wouldn't live long enough to see him into manhood, he penned several letters of fatherly advice should the unthinkable happen. [Pic of Kent]
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