by Kristen Vake | May 12, 2016 | Politics
WASHINGTON — The annual Minnesota legislator “Hotdish Off” is in it’s sixth year and the competition continues to increase. If you don’t know what hotdish is, you probably aren’t alone. It’s a casserole-like dish that is...
by Kierra Gray | May 12, 2016 | Demographics
WASHINGTON — Asian American and Pacific Islanders are the latest minority groups to be displaced because of gentrification, disrupting their communities and often forcing them into overcrowded housing, according to a report issued Wednesday by two major advocacy...
by Lydia Randall | May 12, 2016 | Demographics
WASHINGTON – A Senate committee approved legislation Wednesday that aims to improve education and strengthen culture within the Native American community. The Indian Affairs Committee on Wednesday reported out three bills: a law supporting native language programs...
by Emiliana Molina | May 11, 2016 | Politics
WASHINGTON– Companies such as Amazon, AT&T and HP Inc. have all pledged to hire veterans over the next five years. Since the First Lady Michelle Obama and Second Lady Dr. Jill Biden launched the initiative Joining Forces in 2011 more than 1.2 million...
by Brooke Rayford | May 11, 2016 | Politics, Topics
WASHINGTON — Joining Forces launched in 2011 due to the the high unemployment rate of veterans. Since the initiative began more than 1.2 million veterans and spouses have been hired or trained. Last week First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden announced...
by Nick Zazulia | May 11, 2016 | Sports
WASHINGTON – Kendall Fuller grew up in Baltimore, went to Our Lady of Good Counsel High School in Montgomery County, and attended Virginia Tech before the Washington Redskins made him their third-round draft pick. He’s about as local as a player gets. He’s also the...
