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Because creativity and innovation benefit from new perspectives, people of all ages and backgrounds should be empowered to create and innovate. (© Invision for Samsung/AP Images)

April 21, 2021

Because creativity and innovation benefit from new perspectives, people of all ages and backgrounds should be empowered to create and innovate. (© Invision for Samsung/AP Images)

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