I added a lot of different things that represent community and We the People. For words I added home, sports, friends and the park. I feel safe when I’m at my home with my family. I play a lot of sports that feel like a community. We work together at practice and they have become…
I added things to my art that represents my community. I added the words sports, safe and U.S.A. I play on a soccer team in the community with my twin brother. I feel safe and I live in the United States. I drew pictures of my mom with my baby sister, me and my twin…
“We the People” was meant to represent all Americans, yet immigrants are often excluded from representation. Ellis Island became a symbol of hope and opportunity for millions of immigrants arriving in the United States between 1892 and 1954. For many people escaping poverty, war, or persecution, Ellis Island represented the chance for a safer life,…
Transgender Americans deserve to be included, represented, and respected within society and government. The transgender flag connects to the theme “We the People” by symbolizing visibility and the demand for equal representation. Everyone deserves a voice in decisions that affect their lives, including healthcare, identity, and access to public spaces and competitive sports. Trans Americans…
Immigrants are an extremely important part of American culture and history. Ever since the birth of the country, America took pride in being a refuge for immigrants, yet never truly supported them. As time passed, rights and freedoms for immigrants have been taken away, especially in the present day. The voices of immigrants are being…
The Indigenous people had their land taken from them and were subsequently excluded from the Constitution as equal participants in the new democracy. The dreamcatcher is a sacred spiritual and cultural symbol that reminds us that “we the people” should include every community, especially those with histories, cultures, and contributions that have often been overlooked.
This piece connects to the theme “We the People” by questioning who is truly represented in American democracy. The project argues that teenagers ages 14–17 contribute to society through work and taxes, yet they have little direct influence over the laws and leaders that affect them. By comparing this issue to the founding principle of…
This piece connects to the theme “We the People” by questioning whether Native Americans have truly been treated as fully included within the promises of citizenship, equality, and protection under the Constitution. The photograph illustrates the contrast between barriers and light. The sunlight symbolizes hope and equality, while the fence represents the obstacles that prevent…
We can give women a stronger voice in this country by ensuring they have equal opportunities to lead, participate in government, and influence important decisions. When more women are represented in positions of power, laws and policies can better reflect the experiences and needs of the entire population. Encouraging women to run for office, supporting…
LGBTQ+ voices are often underrepresented in government and positions of power. When the people making laws do not reflect the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals, those communities can be misunderstood, ignored, or treated unfairly. This absence of representation creates a “missing voice” within “We the People,” because a democracy cannot fully represent its citizens if certain…
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