West Wing Week: 8/30/13 or "Because They Marched"

wh.gov West Wing Week: 8/30/13 or "Because They Marched"

This week, the President hit the road for a College Affordability bus tour in New York and Pennsylvania, conferred the medal of honor for conspicuous gallantry, and reflected on what the Civil Rights Movement has meant for the country on the anniversary of the March on Washington 50 years ago, at the Let Freedom Ring ceremony on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

Women Recall the '63 March on Washington

USCIS 100:84. What movement tried to end racial discrimination?

This week, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington (August 28, 1963). Martin Luther King, Jr., standing in front of the Lincoln Memorial, delivered his historic "I Have a Dream" speech advocating racial equality and freedom. The march is widely credited with helping to pass the Civil Rights Act (1964) and the Voting Rights Act (1965).

VOAVideo: Women Recall the '63 March on Washington

Women were instrumental to the Civil Rights movement in the United States and helped rally the people who attended the March on Washington 50 years ago. But, if you look at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on August 28, 1963, the key speakers were male. VOA's Suzanne Presto in Washington has more

USCIS 100:84. What movement tried to end racial discrimination?

• civil rights (movement)

USCIS 100:85. What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?*

• fought for civil rights
• worked for equality for all Americans

African American Remember Discrimination of the Past

USCIS 100:84. What movement tried to end racial discrimination?

This week, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington (August 28, 1963). Martin Luther King, Jr., standing in front of the Lincoln Memorial, delivered his historic "I Have a Dream" speech advocating racial equality and freedom. The march is widely credited with helping to pass the Civil Rights Act (1964) and the Voting Rights Act (1965).

VOANews: African American Remember Discrimination of the Past

Five decades ago Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. fought for racial equality in the southern United States. The landscape of the region was drastically different as African Americans were denied basic human rights and freedoms because of discriminatory local and state laws designed to keep black and whites separated. VOA's Chris Simkins gives us a snapshot of what some African American endured in a segregated South.

USCIS 100:84. What movement tried to end racial discrimination?

• civil rights (movement)

USCIS 100:85. What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?*

• fought for civil rights
• worked for equality for all Americans

Southern Communities Rebound From Racial Barriers

USCIS 100:84. What movement tried to end racial discrimination?

This week, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington (August 28, 1963). Martin Luther King, Jr., standing in front of the Lincoln Memorial, delivered his historic "I Have a Dream" speech advocating racial equality and freedom. The march is widely credited with helping to pass the Civil Rights Act (1964) and the Voting Rights Act (1965).

VOAVideo: Southern Communities Rebound From Racial Barriers

Racial violence and discrimination caused a mass exodus of African Americans from the southern United States to communities in the North during the 1960's. Now more blacks live in the South than anywhere else in the nation. Affordable housing and jobs attracted them back to this region where Dr. Martin Luther King's dream of racial equality is being realized. VOA's Chris Simkins introduces us to what's being described as the New South.

USCIS 100:84. What movement tried to end racial discrimination?

• civil rights (movement)

USCIS 100:85. What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?*

• fought for civil rights
• worked for equality for all Americans

Young People Look at the Legacy of Civil Rights Leader Martin Luther King, Jr

USCIS 100:84. What movement tried to end racial discrimination?

This week, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington (August 28, 1963). Martin Luther King, Jr., standing in front of the Lincoln Memorial, delivered his historic "I Have a Dream" speech advocating racial equality and freedom. The march is widely credited with helping to pass the Civil Rights Act (1964) and the Voting Rights Act (1965).

VOANews: Young People Look at the Legacy of Civil Rights Leader Martin Luther King, Jr

As the 50th year anniversary (August 28) of the "March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom" approaches, many young people are learning more about prominent civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. During the huge rally, he delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech, calling for an end to racial segregation. VOA's Deborah Block spoke with some young people about their thoughts on King's legacy.

USCIS 100:84. What movement tried to end racial discrimination?

• civil rights (movement)

USCIS 100:85. What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?*

• fought for civil rights
• worked for equality for all Americans

Contributions of Civil Rights Workers Recognized

USCIS 100:84. What movement tried to end racial discrimination?

This week, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington (August 28, 1963). Martin Luther King, Jr., standing in front of the Lincoln Memorial, delivered his historic "I Have a Dream" speech advocating racial equality and freedom. The march is widely credited with helping to pass the Civil Rights Act (1964) and the Voting Rights Act (1965).

VOANews: Contributions of Civil Rights Workers Recognized

Fifty years ago millions of African Americans were in a struggle for racial equality in the southern United States. Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. was the leader of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s but there were many others who followed his lead and made great sacrifices in the quest for equal rights and freedoms. VOA Chris Simkins has more on the impact made by those in the shadows of the movement.

USCIS 100:84. What movement tried to end racial discrimination?

• civil rights (movement)

USCIS 100:85. What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?*

• fought for civil rights
• worked for equality for all Americans

US Honors Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

USCIS 100:84. What movement tried to end racial discrimination?

This week, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington (August 28, 1963). Martin Luther King, Jr., standing in front of the Lincoln Memorial, delivered his historic "I Have a Dream" speech advocating racial equality and freedom. The march is widely credited with helping to pass the Civil Rights Act (1964) and the Voting Rights Act (1965).

VOANews: US Honors Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

This month, the United States is honoring the legacy of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. Fifty years ago ((August 28, 1963)) Reverend King led the famous March on Washington and gave the "I Have a Dream" speech, a masterpiece that galvanized the nation to support equal rights for African Americans. VOA correspondent Meredith Buel has this profile of King and his fight for desegregation and against racism.

USCIS 100:84. What movement tried to end racial discrimination?

• civil rights (movement)

USCIS 100:85. What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?*

• fought for civil rights
• worked for equality for all Americans

West Wing Week 08/23/13 or, "The Welcome Sunny, Back-to-School, Make College Affordable Edition"

West Wing Week 08/23/13 or, "The Welcome Sunny, Back-to-School, Make College Affordable Edition"

Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. This week, Bo took on the important role of big brother, the President honored the undefeated, 1972 Miami Dolphins at the White House, and laid out fundamental reforms that would bring real change to the way that we pay for college education in this country during a two-day bus tour in New York. That's August 16th to August 22nd or "The Welcome Sunny, Back-to-School, Make College Affordable Edition."

Welcome Back to School!

2013-2014 ESL/Citz Registration and Testing 

All new and returning students must register and take 1 CASAS Reading/Listening test

• Mon Aug 19  1 pm---TEST

                                 

First Day of School            

• Morning: Mon Aug 19 8:45 am  
• Evening: Tue Aug 20 5:45 pm

Happy Women's Suffrage Day!

19th amendment: "The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex." The 19th amendment was ratified on Aug 18, 1920.

USCIS 100:48. There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.

▪ Citizens eighteen (18) and older (can vote).
▪ You don’t have to pay (a poll tax) to vote.
▪ Any citizen can vote. (Women and men can vote.)
▪ A male citizen of any race (can vote).

West Wing Week: 08/16/13 or "Summer Mailbag: A Break from Tradition"

wh.gov: West Wing Week: 08/16/13 or "Summer Mailbag: A Break from Tradition"

Welcome to the West Wing Week. This week, we broke from tradition a bit and took to our social media networks to ask our followers about what they would like to know about everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

Washington Idle, But Immigration Battle Continues

VOAVideo: Washington Idle, But Immigration Battle Continues

President Barack Obama has begun a week-long vacation, and the U.S. Congress and the Supreme Court are idle. Washington may be unusually quiet this week, but major demonstrations are expected in multiple states on immigration reform - one of the most hotly contested issues facing the nation. VOA's Michael Bowman reports. (read more)

US Immigration Reform Facing Rocky Road (VOA On Assignment Aug. 9)

uscitizenpod: US Immigration Reform Facing Rocky Road (VOA On Assignment Aug. 9)

VOA National Correspondent Jim Malone joins On Assignment's Philip Alexiou to discuss U.S. immigration reform efforts currently stalled in Congress. Jim says conservatives in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives have little interest in a bipartisan bill recently approved by the Democratic-led Senate. The battle is set to resume when lawmakers return from their August recess in September.

West Wing Week: 08/09/13 or "Rock Solid Foundation"

uscitizenpod: West Wing Week: 08/09/13 or "Rock Solid Foundation"

This week, the President embarked on a two-day trip west, to Arizona and California, to continue talking with Americans about his better bargain for the middle class, this time focusing on housing, to pay a visit to service members at Marine Base Camp Pendleton, and to sit down for a visit with Jay Leno. Back at home, he met with the Prime Minister of Greece, the outgoing class of summer interns, and former Negro League baseball players.

Immigration Debate Divides Republicans

VOAVideo: Immigration Debate Divides Republicans

Supporters of immigration reform say they will be out in force this month pressuring members of Congress to pass legislation that establishes a path to citizenship for most of the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants in the United States. The Senate has passed a comprehensive reform bill but the Republican-controlled House of Representatives is moving more slowly, as VOA National correspondent Jim Malone reports.

Happy Birthday, President Obama!

"Yes We Can!" Cake decorated by the Larson Family of San Jose, CA
in honor of the Inauguration of President Barack Obama, January 2009.

West Wing Week: 08/02/13 or "Let Us Be Awed By Their Shining Deeds"

West Wing Week: 08/02/13 or "Let Us Be Awed By Their Shining Deeds"

This week, the Vice President and Dr. Biden wrapped up a trip to India and Singapore, the President announced a bargain for middle class jobs, welcomed the Huskies and the Giants, the American Legion, Girls & Boys Nation, the President of Yemen, and civil rights leaders to the White House, and marked the 60th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice.