to be free,live young, wild, and free,being able to have freedom,born with rights and freedom,to have pride in who you are,have rights others dint,being american is feeling safe/secure,to take over,to strive for more no matter what,to have opportunities that other's don't,to play sports and make money,to make preston more black,to be free and proud of your home,to be equal to everyone,that you're an american,you were born in america,oppression for certain ethnic groups,born in america,nothing.,having freedom to contribute to society.,to be american is to be free,being able to have opportunities,a powerful nation built on minority's.,to be self-reliant,work hard, live your dream.,learn to be a critical reader.,