Week 4: Quick Burst

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The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon
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This video is about a woman becoming a U.S. citizen. Throughout The Sun is Also a Star Natasha struggles with her deportation. She considers America her home while the U.S. government does not. This video is inspiring and a good example of the positivity that comes with immigration. 

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  1. JessOctober 3, 2018 at 9:49 AM

    This is a really good thing to point out. Deportation and immigration can be tough for some of us to relate to becuase it might have no direct impact on our lives, so this video can help give some people insight.

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