What does America look like 250 years in? For AJC photojournalist Arvin Temkar, the answer is deeply personal. In his American Mosaic portrait series, Temkar — the son of Filipino and Indian immigrants — highlights first-generation Americans whose stories, cultures and ambitions help shape the nation. Hear how this project became both a celebration of identity and a search for connection in a deeply divided moment. 📷: Arvin Temkar / AJC 🎥: Keith Lovely, Jr. / AJC