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Group Leader Everards Family Story

Everard Of Jamaican descent, Everards family immigrant two prior generations before him. His grandparents were the first Jamaicans in their family to arrive in the US. Later they sent for Everards parents who were still in Jamaica and came to the US after his grandparents were able to obtain stable employment and save money to send for their children. Once their children came and settled they went to school graduated and obtained good jobs and later started 4/17/12

Jamaica

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Jamiaca The population is

2,825,928

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Robert Nesta "Bob" Marley (February 6, 1945 May 11, 1981) was a Jamaican singer-songwriter and musician.

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known as Busta Rhymes born May 20, 1972 is a Grammy-nominated American rapper, songwriter, and actor.

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medalist. He holds the world record for the 100 meters, the 200 meters and, along with his teammates, the 4x100 metres relay. He also holds the Olympic record for all three of these races.

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JERK CHICKEN is marinated with a fiery mixture of spices

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Ackee and saltfish are popular amongs Jamaicans

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hamburger is to Americans. Ask any Jamaican and hell tell you his favorite patty stand. This fried pie is filled with either spicy meat or, occasionally, vegetables.

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Coco bread is eaten with the meat patties most of the time

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Bun- A favorite Easter dish, is a spicy bread eaten with cheese.

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Rice and peas is another island favorite

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SPORTS PLAYED IN JAMAICA Cricket is a popular sport

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Group Leader Selenas Family Story

Selena of Dominican descent is the first generation born in the US. Selenas family arrived in the US ten years ago. Because of the poor environment in the Dominican Republic Selenas parents came to the US knowing only friends who had come here and had no family to support them. Selenas parents determined to make a better way of life for themselves after being married only three years came to the US and stayed in the shelter for 9 months until they were 4/17/12

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC est.) 9,650,054 (July 2010

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the Dominican Republic ClickSpanish add picture is icon to

POPULATION 9,650,054 (July The official language in 2010 est.)

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EMPENADAS

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TOSTONES

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The Mangu is a typical dish of Dominican Republic Food

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sancocho

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Baseball is the favorite sport

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Famous Dominicans Albert Pujols Baseball Player

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Juan Luis Guerra merengue/bachata/salsa musician

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Group Leader Jose

Joses family is from Mexico. Joses great grandfather came to the US thirty years prior to Jose being born. While in Mexico Joses grandfather often dreamed of coming to the US and through hard work and saving pennies for many many years, he finally got the opportunity to come to the US and join his cousins who were already living in the US. Joses great grandfather vowed to never return to Mexico because he wanted his future generations to have the opportunity to 4/17/12

MEXICO

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MEXICO POPULATION - 111,211,789 (July 2010 est.)

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TACOS

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ENCHILADAS very popular

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Rice with beans

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Soccer is the favorite sport

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Octavio Paz Lozano is one of the most prestigious, prominent and controversial poets of Spanish American

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Benito Jurez, one-time Mexican president and long-time Mexican national hero.

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Julio Csar Chvez is considered the greatest fighter ever to come out of Mexico.

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Group Leader Kenya

Kenyas family struggled while in South Africa for years. Her grandmother was a political activist in South Africa and unfortunately she was killed while protesting the elections of the new African President. During the protest her grandmother had acid thrown on her face and later died while the family was trying to make arrangements for her to come the US to receive the best possible health care. Kenyas father is still seeking justice for the death of his mother and 4/17/12

SOUTH AFRICA

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POPULATION -49,052,489

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President of South Africa, a Nobel Peace prize winner, and the founder of modern South Africa.

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is a South African cleric and activist who rose to worldwide fame during the 1980s as an opponent of apartheid.

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Miriam Makeba nicknamed Mama Africa, was a Grammy Award winning South African singer and civil rights activist

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FAVORITE FOODS

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FAVORITE SOUTH AFRICAN FOOD

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FAVORITE SOUTH AFRICAN FOOD

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Rugby is one of the favorite sports

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Cricket is another popular sport

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Group Leader Kimora

Kimoras family came to the US when Kimora was only two years old determined to have a better life for their children. Kimoras grandparents chose to remain in China and visit once every two years. Kimoras parents are very serious about their daughters education and they encourage her to study very hard. Kimora is not allowed to watch television or play any games during the school week. Kimoras group researched the information on Chinas culture. 4/17/12

CHINA

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China Population -1,339,724,852.

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Most popular dish - Fried rice

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Lo Mein

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Beef with mixed vegetables

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Egg Rolls

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Yao Ming, NBA Basketball player, Houston Rockets

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Jackie Chan - Actor

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Bruce Lee Actor, Martial Arts Expert

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Chinas favorite sport is table tennis

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