Dolls Made to Look Like the American Melting Pot
April 21, 2011
DOUG JOHNSON: Welcome to AMERICAN MOSAIC in VOA Special English.
(MUSIC)
I'm Doug Johnson. This week, on our program we play new music by hip-hop artist Wiz Khalifa…
We answer a question about Easter celebrations in the United States…
But first we tell about two New York-based businesswomen and the products they created for children.
(MUSIC)
Brownstone Buddies
DOUG JOHNSON: The United States is often called the “great American melting pot.” That is because of the many nationalities, ethnic groups and cultures that make up America. It is the most culturally diverse country in the world. One company is celebrating that diversity through a line of cloth dolls called the Brownstone Buddies. The dolls are designed to help teach young children about other cultures. Faith Lapidus has more.
FAITH LAPIDUS: New York has the largest population of any American city. More than eight million people live there. Brooklyn is the most populated area of New York, and one of its most culturally diverse.
The United States Census Bureau says Brooklyn is home to ninety-three different ethnic groups and one hundred fifty nationalities. This cultural diversity is one of the things that “Brooklynites” say they love most about their community. It is also what led to the creation of the “Brownstone Buddies.”
最新
2013-11-25
2013-11-25
2013-11-25
2013-11-25
2013-11-25
2013-11-25