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Sewing together the stories of Colorado’s Japanese American history
This comprehensive Colorado Japanese Women’s Quilt Project collects the quilts of over 80 Japanese-American families in Colorado.
I am Abraham Lincoln/I am Jane Jacobs
It follows the adventures of Xavier, Yadina and Brad as they tackle everyday problems by doing something extraordinary: traveling back in time to learn from real-life inspirational figures when they were kids - like Marie Curie, Harriet Tubman, Jackie Robinson and more!
I am Abraham Lincoln/I am Jane Jacobs
Season 1 Episode 31 | 22m 55s | CC
Our heroes meet one of Yadina’s personal heroes: Abraham Lincoln. Abe teaches Yadina that even when it’s hard, it’s important to always be honest. / Our heroes meet someone who knew a lot about building communities that work for everyone: Jane Jacobs. Jane builds a miniature city and teaches the kids to think about what everyone needs.
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