Civil Rights Leaders Struggled to Achieve Voting Rights Act

VOANews: Civil Rights Leaders Struggled to Achieve Voting Rights Act

Fifty years ago, lawmakers approved, and U.S. President Lyndon Johnson signed, the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The measure outlawed racial discrimination in voting, giving millions of blacks in many parts of the southern United States federal enforcement of the right to vote. Correspondent Chris Simkins introduces us to some civil rights leaders who were on the front lines in the struggle for voting rights.

USCIS N-400 Naturalization Practice Video Playlist by Julie Pittman

USCIS N-400 Naturalization Practice Video Playlist by Julie Pittman
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLN59NIDAAhOTTTQcukVkBYa1N5FK9GNkx
8 videos review the N-400 section by section. Good Job, Julie Pittman!

Why some naturalized US citizens swear a different Oath of Allegiance

CSMonitor: Why some naturalized US citizens swear a different Oath of Allegiance
by Sarah Caspari, JULY 22, 2015
The White House clarified which naturalization candidates are exempt from vowing to serve in the US military if called. (read the whole article)

Also see: USCIS: USCIS Clarifies Eligibility Requirements for Modifications to the Oath of Allegiance

Citizenship Reading and Writing videos from Patricia Phillips

Citizenship Reading and Writing videos from Patricia Phillips

• United States Citizenship Test- Reading Video https://youtu.be/RjkMYzkYTGU 
• United States Citizenship- Reading Test Review https://youtu.be/XpbY9aS0iOo
• United States Citizenship- Writing Test Review https://youtu.be/ToKdY0O3VtE 
• United States Citizenship- Civics Test Review https://youtu.be/CiWV5npA_YI  

A Quick Interview Quiz Based on the N-400r plus 10qs about the Branches of Gov’t Part 1

Beatriz and Amelia say: Join Us!
Milpitas Library Citizenship Class, Mondays 7pm

A Quick Interview Quiz Based on the N-400r (30qs) plus 10qs about the Branches of Gov’t Part 1 http://goo.gl/bV4JsA

Also see:

• A Basic Citizenship Interview based on the USCIS Revised N-400 (2pgs) http://goo.gl/cFLBsA
• N-400r Basic Interview Quiz Part 01 to Part 10 (01/2015) http://goo.gl/RSWmC0
• N-400r Basic Interview Quiz Part 11 (01/2015) http://goo.gl/57Sua3
• Do Van Nguyen's Citizenship Interview https://youtu.be/DnD5GRf1oDI

Milpitas Library's Fourth Citizenship Class

N-400 Citizenship Interview

• Do Van Nguyen's Citizenship Interview https://youtu.be/DnD5GRf1oDI
• N-400r Basic Interview Quiz Part 01 to Part 10 (01/2015) http://goo.gl/RSWmC0
• N-400r Basic Interview Quiz Part 11 (01/2015) http://goo.gl/57Sua3
• A Basic Citizenship Interview based on the USCIS Revised N-400 (2pgs) http://goo.gl/cFLBsA

Civics: Branches of Government

• Executive (Intermediate Level) ;  Executive  (Beginning Level)
• A Quick Citizenship Interview Quiz Based on the N-400r (30qs) plus 10qs about the Branches of Gov’t Part 1 http://goo.gl/bV4JsA (edited)
• 100Qs--English .pdf (uscitizenpod's handy side-by-side USCIS 100Q/A for easy self-quizzing)

Homework

• A "Casual" Citizenship Interview Based on the USCIS N-400r (40qs, 2pgs) http://goo.gl/3tQWXw
• Revised N-400 Section 11 Overview http://goo.gl/TjdcOR
• Legislative (Intermediate Level);  Legislative (Beginning Level)
• Judicial (Intermediate Level); Judicial (Beginning Level)
• Preparing for the Oath: Government Basics, The Presidency, Congress, Courts
• U.S. Citizenship 16: Branches of Government goo.gl/axt8Dr
• U.S. Citizenship 17: The Legislative Branch goo.gl/kHRi97
• U.S. Citizenship 18: The Executive Branch goo.gl/SQMB65
• U.S. Citizenship 19: The Judicial Branch Part 1 goo.gl/NNEJWW
• U.S. Citizenship 20: The Judicial Branch Part 2 goo.gl/HGWgHU
• Branches of Government Part 1 https://goo.gl/6l4ykD
• Branches of Government Part 2 https://goo.gl/lL9hYQ
• Branches of Government Part 3 https://goo.gl/8Jat94

Previous Citizenship Classes at Milpitas Library:

• Welcome to the First Citizenship Class at Milpitas Library
• Follow up to the First Class
• Second Citizenship Class at Milpitas Library
• SCCL Naturalization Resources at the Milpitas Library
• Milpiras Library'a Third Citizenship Class

New Exhibit Explores American History through Business History

VOANews: New Exhibit Explores American History through Business History

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Washington, with more than 5 million visitors each year. The museum has just opened a new exhibition (on July 1) that traces America’s development from a dependent agriculture nation to one of the world’s most vibrant and trend-setting economies. VOA’s June Soh takes us to the “American Enterprise” exhibit that celebrates entrepreneurial spirit. Originally published at: http://www.voanews.com/media/video/new-exhibit-explores-american-history-through-business-history/2850384.html

CONSTITUTION USA WITH PETER SAGAL

CONSTITUTION USA WITH PETER SAGAL
Watch online and check out the resources http://www.pbs.org/tpt/constitution-usa-peter-sagal/home/

CONSTITUTION USA: Over the course of the four-hour series, Sagal hits the road, travelling cross country on a customized red, white and blue Harley-Davidson, to find out where the Constitution lives, how it works, and how it unites us as a nation. Sagal visits dozens of cities and small towns across America introducing viewers to some of today’s major constitutional debates and the fascinating stories of the people they affect every day.

• WATCH ONLINE
• CONSTITUTION GAMES
• FEDERALISM
• RIGHTS
• EQUALITY
• WE THE PEOPLE
• CLASSROOM

The Promise of Citizenship: USCIS Director Rodríguez Celebrates July 4th with New Citizens

USCIS: The Promise of Citizenship: USCIS Director Rodríguez Celebrates July 4th with New Citizens

USCIS Director León Rodríguez celebrated Independence Day 2015 at Mount Vernon, home of George Washington, by attending one of many special naturalization ceremonies held across the United States that week. He spoke to the promise of citizenship and democracy and encouraged our newest citizens to participate fully in their new nation.

Citizen U.S.A.: A 50 State Road Trip by Alexandra Pelosi

Citizen U.S.A.: A 50 State Road Trip by Alexandra Pelosi

Each year, nearly one million people from more than 150 countries become American citizens. Who are these new Americans, and why do they want to live here?

Inspired by her husband's desire to become an American, Emmy®-winning filmmaker Alexandra Pelosi  attends naturalization ceremonies across all 50 states and meets brand-new citizens to learn why they chose America as their home. The uplifting, thought-provoking documentary CITIZEN U.S.A.: A 50 STATE ROAD TRIP reveals what she discovered. Check out the DVD and book.

Also check out the companion map: Why Did You Move to (insert name of your state)? 

Lesson 26 - Red, White & Blue Idioms - Happy Fourth of July! (English idioms for Independence Day)

JenniferESL: Lesson 26 - Red, White & Blue Idioms - Happy Fourth of July! (English idioms for Independence Day)

Need captions? Click on CC.
MORE PRACTICE: http://www.englishwithjennifer.com/red.white.blue.idioms.htm

Learn six idioms based on the colors red, white, and blue.

Teachers: A related post is on WordPress. https://englishwithjennifer.wordpress.com/2015/06/30/july-fourth-fireworks-flags-and-other-fun-topics/

INDEX:
0:10 Introduction. Independence Day.
1:02 The U.S. Flag. What do the colors represent?
1:42 see red/ be red-faced
2:53 white as a sheet/ white-knuckled
4:32 feel blue/ the blues
5:15 Review with flashcards.
6:47 Exercise. A story in four parts.
10:15 Lesson ending.
10:27 Sources.

Citizenship Reading and Writing Practice

Recently, a YouTube subscriber asked for help with citizenship dictation sentences. she could answer all of the N-400 question and the 10 civics questions, but she failed to write a sentence correctly.

There is no official list of the reading and writing question and answers.

There is an official USCIS reading and writing vocabulary list at:

• http://www.uscis.gov/system/files_force/USCIS/Office%20of%20Citizenship/Citizenship%20Resource%20Center%20Site/Publications/PDFs/M-715_reading.pdf
• http://www.uscis.gov/system/files_force/USCIS/Office%20of%20Citizenship/Citizenship%20Resource%20Center%20Site/Publications/PDFs/M-715_writing.pdf

I made a practice list of reading/writing practice sentences here

• uscitizenpod: read-write pdf http://traffic.libsyn.com/uscitizenpod/read-write.pdf

You can also practice the vocabulary with the activities here: 

• Citizenship Games: http://www.uscitizenpod.com/p/games.html
• Quia: Citizenship Teacher page http://www.quia.com/profiles/citizenshipteacher
• US Citizenship Writing Test Activities by Lynn Weintraub on SpellingCity.com https://www.spellingcity.com/view-spelling-list.html?listId=1168370

Citizenship Reading and Writing videos from Patricia Phillips

• United States Citizenship Test- Reading Video https://youtu.be/RjkMYzkYTGU 
• United States Citizenship- Reading Test Review https://youtu.be/XpbY9aS0iOo
• United States Citizenship- Writing Test Review https://youtu.be/ToKdY0O3VtE 
• United States Citizenship- Civics Test Review https://youtu.be/CiWV5npA_YI  

Study a little bit every day--I know you will be a great American citizen!

Milpitas Library's Third Citizenship Class

uscitizenpod: Angelica Mendoza's Citizenship Interview

• Angelica Mendoza (Veracruz, Mexico) (Presidents' Day 2013) http://goo.gl/9hVLav
• You can download the mp3

Civics: Introduction to the Branches of Government

• Executive 
• Legislative
• Judicial

Homework

• A Basic Citizenship Interview based on the USCIS Revised N-400 (2pgs) http://goo.gl/cFLBsA
• Do Van Nguyen's Citizenship Interview https://youtu.be/DnD5GRf1oDI
• Preparing for the Oath: Government Basics, The Presidency, Congress, Courts
• U.S. Citizenship 16: Branches of Government goo.gl/axt8Dr
• U.S. Citizenship 17: The Legislative Branch goo.gl/kHRi97
• U.S. Citizenship 18: The Executive Branch goo.gl/SQMB65
• U.S. Citizenship 19: The Judicial Branch Part 1 goo.gl/NNEJWW
• U.S. Citizenship 20: The Judicial Branch Part 2 goo.gl/HGWgHU
• Branches of Government Part 1 https://goo.gl/6l4ykD
• Branches of Government Part 2 https://goo.gl/lL9hYQ
• Branches of Government Part 3 https://goo.gl/8Jat94

Previous Citizenship Classes at Milpitas Library:

• Welcome to the First Citizenship Class at Milpitas Library
• Follow up to the First Class
• Second Citizenship Class at Milpitas Library
• SCCL Naturalization Resources at the Milpitas Library

More Info

• Low Cost Immigration and Citizenship Assistance
• USCIS I-912, Request for Fee Waiver
• The Opportunity Fund Micro Savings
• The Opportunity Fund Saving for Citizenship Final Report

Muslim Family Reflects on Life in America

VOA Learning English: Muslim Family Reflects on Life in America

Originally posted at http://learningenglish.voanews.com/media/video/2859993.html

Also watch these three uscitizenpod videos from Tasleem, a Muslim woman originally from Pakistan:

Tasleem's Practice Citizenship Interview 
pdf available at http://goo.gl/HbT6Oi

Tasleem's Second Practice Interview
A “Typical” Citizenship Interview Based on the N-400r goo.gl/9Z97UK
For more USCitizenPod N-400r scripts, go to http://goo.gl/2aOS5m

2015 USCIS 100 Remix Round 1 Twos
USCIS 100qs Remix "Twos" 02, 12, 22, 32, 42, 52, 62, 72, 82, 92
Quiz Pdf at http://goo.gl/I1ZM9C
This video is a part of a playlist: 2015 USCIS 100qs Remix Round 1
Milpitas Adult School students practice for the USCIS Civics test by answering 10 "remixed" questions.
Applicants need to answer 6 out of 10 questions correctly to past the Civics portion of the USCIS Citizenship Interview.

Happy Seneca Falls Day!

Iraqi Refugees Building New Lives in America

VOA Learning English: Iraqi Refugees Building New Lives in America

Originally published at http://learningenglish.voanews.com/media/video/2807269.html

Also watch uscitizenpod's videos from Susan Yousef, a new US citizen from Iraq

• Suzan Yousef's American Dream Award 2015 (in English)
• Suzan Yousef's American Dream Award 2015 in Assyrian
• Susan's Citizenship video in English http://youtu.be/RujeWNF2LDU
• Susan's Citizenship video ib Assyrian http://youtu.be/pwnONa0yanI

DACA

FWD:.us: DACA

The Making of the Constitution

VOA Learning English: The Making of the Constitution

The Making of the Constitution is part of the VOA Learning English series The Making of a Nation. The series teaches U.S. history by telling the stories of major events and characters from the country's founding to the present day.
Originally published at -http://learningenglish.voanews.com/media/video/the-making-of-constitution/2838821.html

APALC: Citizenship 101: Your Guide to Citizenship

Asian Pacific American Legal Ctr Citizenship 101: Your Guide to Citizenship (2009-2010)
http://advancingjustice-la.org/what-we-do/direct-services/immigration-citizenship/citizenship

Advancing Justice - LA’s 45-minute instructional video, Citizenship 101: Your Guide to Citizenship, covers everything you need to know to become an American citizen, from determining your eligibility to completing the application to preparing for your interview and citizenship exam.  The video is available in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Hindi, Korean, Tagalog, and Vietnamese

An accompanying workbook is available in English
http://advancingjustice-la.org/sites/default/files/CitizenshipWorkshop2009_0.pdf

APALC on Vimeo https://vimeo.com/apalc

Citizenship 101: Your Guide to Citizenship (CANTONESE)
https://vimeo.com/12617896

Citizenship 101: Your Guide to Citizenship (ENGLISH)
https://vimeo.com/5882921
https://vimeo.com/14142281

Citizenship 101: Your Guide to Citizenship (HINDI)
https://vimeo.com/14019021

Citizenship 101: Your Guide to Citizenship (KOREAN)
https://vimeo.com/12628737

Citizenship 101: Your Guide to Citizenship (MANDARIN)
https://vimeo.com/12621346

Citizenship 101: Your Guide to Citizenship (TAGALOG)
https://vimeo.com/14016549

Citizenship 101: Your Guide to Citizenship (VIETNAMESE)
https://vimeo.com/12628706

Citizenship 101: Your Guide to Citizenship: Interview of unprepared applicant
https://vimeo.com/6056964

Citizenship 101: Your Guide to Citizenship: Interview w/ translator
https://vimeo.com/6063352

SCCL Naturalization Resources at the Milpitas Library

SCCL Naturalization Resources at the Milpitas Library
https://goo.gl/3AHluK