The Favorite Poem Project collected video of Americans from all backgrounds,ages and places reading their favorite poems and talking about them.

VOA: special.2010.04.05

"We initially were rather concerned as how our parents would react, as we came from different religions, different backgrounds, two different parts of the planet.

VOA: special.2011.05.09

(TRAINING SCENE) Alexei is one of the several hundred lieutenants, from many different backgrounds and nationalities, training now at Quantico.

VOA: standard.2010.04.06

He says academically and professionally, it is impossible to distinguish students from poor and elite backgrounds.

VOA: standard.2010.02.02

(Speaking in French) Mr.Sarkozy said admitted into grandes ecoles should come from poorer backgrounds.

VOA: standard.2010.02.02

That's where Puerto Ricans can identify themselves as 'Tainos.' Rocha says her group's census campaign has also resonated with Latinos of other indigenous backgrounds across the U.S.

VOA: standard.2010.04.05

Despite their diverse backgrounds, protesters - many dressed in green to show solidarity with Iran's opposition movement voiced a common theme of solidarity with the people of Iran.

VOA: standard.2009.07.25

But until now, most of these students have come from privileged backgrounds.

VOA: standard.2010.02.02

What will be the proper mix in different risk groups, in different subtypes, in different backgrounds if the goal is to reach a vaccine -- one vaccine -- that could work for all people and nations?" But the researchers say the findings offer new hope for AIDS research.

VOA: standard.2009.10.20