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Experience Authentic Native American Culture in Scottsdale, AZ

01.13.2010 · Posted in Americans, education, ethnicity

Experience Authentic Native American Culture in Scottsdale Eighth Season of Free Native American Performances Exhibits Arizona’s Diversity SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Take an unforgettable journey through the vivid First Nations of Arizona and North America with the eighth season of Native Trails, presented by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation and produced by the ...

Update: Legion Applauds Resolution of Flagpole Dispute

12.09.2009 · Posted in Americans, Civil Rights, education, military, Veterans

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Calling the decision of the Sussex Square Homeowners’ Association Board in Va. to withdraw legal action against a WWII hero, “a great decision,” the leader of The American Legion congratulated all parties involved. “This is a victory for reason and I applaud the board for making the correct decision to ...

Legion Supports WWII Veteran’s Fight for Flagpole

12.07.2009 · Posted in Americans, education, military, Veterans

‘We will pay his legal bills if necessary,’ says National Commander WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The American Legion has joined the fight being waged by a Medal of Honor recipient against a Virginia homeowner association’s demands to remove a flagpole. Col. Van Barfoot, 90, a World War II and Vietnam veteran, was ordered by ...

Black & White Ball 2009

12.06.2009 · Posted in education

Celebrity Gala, Presented By Crown Royal, Celebrates the Holiday Season and Launches 2010/2011 Black and White Ball Scholarship Program ST. LOUIS, Dec. 6 /PRNewswire/ — The Black and White Ball, St. Louis’ premier celebrity gala event, will take place on December 6th at the Chase Park Plaza hotel. Hosted by rapper/actor/entrepreneur Nelly, the annual black-tie ...

President Jerry Jordan Urges More Student Activities to Make Schools Safer

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Pennsylvania regulatory and legislative leaders Thursday announced new initiatives for ensuring school safety. PFT President Jerry T. Jordan, who represents 18,000 teachers and staff working in the School District of Philadelphia, released the following statement on the proposal: “Today’s news conference is an important step in addressing the serious issues ...

American Indian College Fund 20th Anniversary Flame of Hope Gala Set for 6 p.m. October 28

10.26.2009 · Posted in education, ethnicity

DENVER, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The 14th annual American Indian College Fund (the Fund) Flame of Hope Gala, celebrating the Fund’s 20th anniversary, will be held at the Seawell Grand Ballroom at the Denver Center of the Performing Arts in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, October 28. The event will raise funds for student scholarships. A ...

Emergency G.I. Bill Benefits available this Friday

09.30.2009 · Posted in education, military, Veterans

For those who have been having problems with receiving their G.I. Bill: Vans to Help Veteran-Students WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki today announced further outreach to Veteran-students eligible for a special emergency payment of their education benefits. Veterans can now apply online beginning Oct. 2. Veteran-students can also ...

The American Legion Does Not Want Post 9/11 GI Bill to Fail

09.25.2009 · Posted in Civil Rights, education, military, Veterans

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The newly instituted Post 9/11 GI Bill promises to afford thousands of recently returned U.S. military veterans the benefits of much-deserved higher education, but some students say late payments by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are putting an undue strain on their finances. While pleased with the much-improved educational ...

IBM to Join Forces with ACP to Help Returning Vets with Mentoring Program

07.27.2009 · Posted in education, industry, military, Veterans

NEW YORK, July 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced it has joined forces with American Corporate Partners (ACP), as part of a nationwide career mentoring program for the generation of veterans returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. ACP, a New York-based nonprofit, provides a unique career development opportunity for veterans, from ...