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Thursday, December 19, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, December 19, 2024

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“Hope for the Holidays” campaign welcomes refugee families

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. This holiday season, a nonprofit campaign is asking Americans to write holiday cards to welcome newly arrived refugee families. The 10th annual “Hope for the Holidays” campaign is spearheaded by Global Refuge, a charity founded in 1939, previously named Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service. Krish O’Mara Vignarajah, […]

Friday, December 13, 2024

By Public News Service Friday, December 13, 2024

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The hard life of migrant workers who provide labor for Christmas tree growers

Trimmel Gomes, producer/reporter, Virginia News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service. The joy of decorating a real Christmas tree is a time-honored tradition for many people across the country. But the story behind the real trees is often overlooked. A closer look reveals a labor-intensive industry supported by migrant workers who face difficult conditions to provide a […]

Monday, November 11, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, November 11, 2024

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Veterans Day 2024

Veterans Day honors and thanks those who have served in the US military. Today, we honor all our veterans who have defended and fought for our democracy. They prove that we are a nation that can meet darkness with light, no matter how high the cost or how heavy the burden. May we all strive to be worthy of […]

Monday, August 26, 2024

By Public News Service Monday, August 26, 2024

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August 26, 2024: Women’s Equality Day

Eric Tegethoff, reporter/producer, Oregon News Service, a bureau of Public News Service. Women’s Equality Day commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. More than a century later, women have made progress, but more work needs to be done. Women have made major gains in elected positions across the country. In Oregon, […]

Monday, May 27, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, May 27, 2024

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Remembering the fallen on Memorial Day 2024

One of the greatest honors of my life was the privilege of serving as commander-in-chief, and with pride also came sometimes heartbreak and loss. And the sober recognition of the sacrifices that so many Americans and their families have made to preserve our freedom. On Memorial… pic.twitter.com/Xn9ZvdOqRj — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 27, 2024

Saturday, May 4, 2024

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, May 4, 2024

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President Joe Biden and Actor Mark Hamill celebrate Star Wars Day

President Joe Biden and actor Mark Hamill joined forces to honor the Star Wars Holiday. For more than 20 years, Star Wars fans and others have adopted May 4th as “May The Fourth Be With You” day. It is a pun on one of the most famous lines from the “Star Wars” movie franchise, which says, “May the Force be […]

Thursday, July 4, 2013

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, July 4, 2013

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Happy Fourth of July!

It’s Fourth of July. A birthday celebration for the USA and the American way of life like freedom, fireworks, hot dogs and BBQ! The Starlight Bowl in Burbank is continuing its holiday tradition by offering its “4th of July Spectacular” with entertainment and fireworks. The grass seats are sold out but, as of this morning, there were still other […]