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Alma Ohene-Opare
Jan 02, 2026
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Couple in traditional mexican attire dancing.
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Last month, a school district in suburban Minneapolis celebrated International Heritage Week with the usual fanfare: samosas in the cafeteria, traditional dances in the gymnasium, colorful displays of clothing from around the world. Parents applauded. Teachers beamed. Everyone agreed that diversity had been celebrated. …

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