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One Community’s Effort to Take Back its Schools
When it comes to schools and kids, progress might actually just involve a unified push from everyone in a community – no matter how hard it looks. That’s the view of Joyce Parker, an energetic and passionate resident of Greenville, Miss. She is the director of Citizens for a Better Greenville (CBG), an organization that [...]
Parents to Lawmakers: Protect Child Care, Social Services
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Amber Zenzak, an office manager at a small carpet-cleaning company, took a moment recently to consider what life would be like each week without state support for child care for her children ages 3, 4, and 9. “My day care costs would be $100 more than what I gross a week. [...]
Advocating for Families: ‘The Power of Membership’ (video)
Caroline Topeé grew up in a financially stable family and took her financial security for granted. Then came the day when she realized that, to protect her daughter, she needed to leave her abusive marriage. Caroline took on several jobs just to stay afloat, which had repercussions for her daughter and their relationship. Parent Voices, [...]
Standing for Communities: ‘The Power of Collective’ (video)
Elsa Gonzalez had never thought of herself as a community organizer. But when Hurricane Dolly destroyed her family’s home in South Texas, she knew she had to do something to stand up for her family and her community. She joined a local grassroots organization, part of a network of 10 organizations that collaborate across issues [...]
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CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Board of Education voted Wednesday to close 50 schools and programs, an ambitious plan that has sparked protests and lawsuits and could help define — for better or worse —…
President Barack Obama sat in a chair at the White House on Tuesday and, as two participants recalled, made eye contact with immigrants as they discussed the reasons their families moved to the United States.…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Far-reaching legislation to grant a chance at citizenship to millions of immigrants living without documents in the United States cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee on a solid bipartisan vote Tuesday night after supporters…
From Chicago to Washington, Protests Erupt Over Schools
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Board of Education voted Wednesday to close 50 schools and programs, an ambitious plan that has sparked protests and lawsuits and could help define — for better or worse —…
Immigrants Take Message of Citizenship to the President
President Barack Obama sat in a chair at the White House on Tuesday and, as two participants recalled, made eye contact with immigrants as they discussed the reasons their families moved to the United States.…
Immigration: A Family Issue? Full Senate to Decide
WASHINGTON (AP) — Far-reaching legislation to grant a chance at citizenship to millions of immigrants living without documents in the United States cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee on a solid bipartisan vote Tuesday night after supporters…
Honoring Fathers who Lead by Example
On Father's Day, Equal Voice News is paying tribute to the men who are dedicated to their children and their communities. Tell us about the fathers who are making positive grassroots change happen and are leading by example. Nominations must be received by Friday, June 7.
On June 14, visit Equal Voice News for a special edition honoring fathers.
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