by Haia Radwan | Jul 20, 2011 | Immigration
First Lady announces a new initiative for stores to open in ‘food deserts’ across the nation. The term ‘food desert’ is used to describe areas that lack affordable grocery stores that sell healthy food.
by Kristin Kim & Abby Sun | Jul 12, 2011 | Education, Immigration, Science + Technology
WASHINGTON – Lacrosse, one of the world’s oldest games whose origins can be traced back hundreds of years ago to Native North American tribes, could be today’s solution to childhood obesity among American Indians. At least that’s what the White House believes....
by Gillian Brockell | Jul 12, 2011 | Immigration, Topics
WASHINGTON — Following a highly successful petition campaign, opponents of the Maryland Dream Act—which was scheduled to go into effect July 8— have succeeded in suspending the law until the public can vote on it. The law, which allows illegal immigrant high...
by Kristin Kim & Abby Sun | Jul 7, 2011 | Education, Immigration
Watch and listen: Becky Haberacker, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival’s spokeswoman, explains why you should visit the largest annual cultural event in the nation’s capital this year. The Smithsonian Folklife Festival’s themes are the country of...
by Gillian Brockell | Jul 6, 2011 | Immigration
WASHINGTON –The Dalai Lama kicks off a nearly two-week ritual of prayer and meditation for thousands of followers Wednesday, beginning with a celebration of his 76th birthday. But President Barack Obama has not yet announced whether he will meet with the Tibetan...
by Gabrielle Levy | Jun 30, 2011 | Education, Immigration
WASHINGTON – A new bill aimed at improving public education for Native Americans – and sponsored by both Hawaii senators – received support from American Indian groups this week on Capitol Hill. The groups said Thursday Native Culture, Language and Access for Success...
