The presence of immigrants has created a vibrant mosaic of American society comprised of diverse pieces like rich languages, vivacious music and distinct religious beliefs. The US has always prized its “melting pot” ethos of blending diverse peoples into one through assimilation, integration, and intermarriage. However, to what degree should one seek to assimilate and how much of hereditary culture should be preserved? Moderator Alina Naseer, along with panelists Gurinder Cheema, Umema Sadiq, Jasmine Thai and Leslie Hidalgo, seek to answer this question.