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  How America Elects: Becoming a Candidate

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VOANews: US Presidential Election: One Year Until Inauguration

However, field of candidates for both Democrats and Republicans remains too large to predict any presidential front runners at this time

VOANews: Hispanic Millennials' Potential as Voting Bloc Huge

The influence of Hispanics in U.S. elections may be growing, specifically that of Hispanic millennials.

Learn more at VOA News 2016 US Votes

CLINIC: Stay Calm: Information about recent deportations

CLINIC: Stay Calm: Information about recent deportations

CLINIC: Mantenga la calma: Información sobre las recientes deportaciones

Recent enforcement actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have left many immigrants fearful that they will be picked up and deported. Here’s information that may help:

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Are you at risk of being picked up for deportation?

DHS has said that there will be more deportations, in keeping with these priorities President Barack Obama established:

1. People who are considered a threat to national security, to border security, or who have been convicted of serious
2. crimes, such as participation in a gang.
3. People who have been convicted of specific types of other crimes, such as drug trafficking or sexual abuse.
4. People who were issued deportation orders after Jan. 1, 2014.

Know your rights:

• Do not open the door to immigration agents or police unless they have a legal document with your name on it.
• Ask them to slip it under the door before you admit them.
• Tell your children not to open the door.
• Remain silent. You do not have to answer their questions.
• Do not sign anything and ask to speak with an attorney or legal representative.
• Find more detailed explanations of your rights here:
• English: www.aclu-md.org/uploaded_files/0000/0739/home_raids_kyr_card_-_english.pdf
• Spanish: www.aclu-md.org/uploaded_files/0000/0738/home_raids_kyr_card_-_spanish.pdf

With Day of Service, US Commemorates MLK Legacy

Not a Day Off, but a DAY ON!

VOANews: With Day of Service, US Commemorates MLK Legacy

On the third Monday of January every year, Americans observe the memory of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. Many around the country spend the holiday commemorating King's tireless work to end racism and promote civil rights by participating in community service projects. This includes the first family — as Alberto Pimienta reports.

Originally published at http://www.voanews.com/media/video/day-of-service-martin-luther-king-jr-legacy/3151725.html

Also see USCIS The Beacon: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service - Make It a Day On, Not a Day Off

Whether you are an U.S. citizen or just thinking about becoming one, consider ways you can serve others. This Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, don’t just take the day off - make it a day "on". Whether you are an U.S. citizen or just thinking about becoming one, consider ways you can serve others. (read more)

Martin Luther Jr, King Day Resources from US Citizenship Podcast

• Martin Luther Jr, King Day Resources from US Citizenship Podcast
• NEW PODCAST: Interview with Krestos Negasi (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) on MLK Day
• NEW 2016: A Quick Interview Based on the N-400r based on the N-400r of Juah Sarwee from Fish Town, Liberia plus 10qs about US Geography and Symbols http://goo.gl/TA3mXT
• LC: U.S. Citizenship 21: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day http://goo.gl/QnyJ2M
• Kahoot: Citizenship Questions in Honor of Martin Luther King, Dr Day! http://goo.gl/jJHWrF
• Krestos Negasi (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) (updated 01/15/201) http://goo.gl/roUigH
• MLK Day Special mp3

VOA The King Legacy Marching Forward series:

• US Honors Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
• Contributions of Civil Rights Workers Recognized
• Young People Look at the Legacy of Civil Rights Leader Martin Luther King Jr
• Southern Communities Rebound From Racial Barriers
• African American Remember Discrimination of the Past
• King's Role in Obama's Rise to Power

More from VOANews:

• VOA Learning English: Martin Luther King Jr History (2016)
• Martin Luther King, Jr. was a peaceful civil rights activist. He made a big difference in race relations in the United States.  Originally published at - http://learningenglish.voanews.com/media/video/martin-luther-king-jr-history/3148579.html
• VOANews: US Observes Martin Luther King Jr Day (2016)
• Americans across the country are pausing Monday to observe federal holiday marking birthday of slain civil rights leader (includes mp3 and photo gallery)

Also check out:

• American English at State: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• BingoMaker: Martin Luther King, J. Bingo Cards
• ELCivics.com: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Lesson
• ESLHolidayLessons.com: MLK Day
• ESLlibrary.com: Martin Luther King Jr
• ESOL Courses: A Reading about Martin Luther King Jr 
• ESLVideo.com: Martin Luther King
• ESLVideo.com: Martin Luther King Jr
• ListenAndReadAlong: Biography - Martin Luther King, Junior, Part 1 of 2 - Legacy of a Leader
• ListenAndReadAlong: Biography - Martin Luther King, Junior, Part 1 of 2 - Legacy of a Leader 
• PBS: The American Experience: Citizen King
• ThingLink: "Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." Advanced ESL 

Martin Luther King, Jr. History

VOA Learning English: Martin Luther King Jr History 

Martin Luther King, Jr. was a peaceful civil rights activist. He made a big difference in race relations in the United States.  Originally published at - http://learningenglish.voanews.com/media/video/martin-luther-king-jr-history/3148579.html

VOANews: US Observes Martin Luther King Jr Day

Americans across the country are pausing Monday to observe federal holiday marking birthday of slain civil rights leader (includes mp3 and photo gallery)

Martin Luther Jr, King Day Resources from US Citizenship Podcast

VOA News: Celebrating What Would Have Been MLK’s 88th Birthday

We are introducing a new series today produced by VOA’s English Division called “Did You Know?” We will be taking you on a tour of famous places in and around Washington, always adding some special bit of information that we’re sure you haven’t heard before. We start our tour at the memorial to U.S. civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., whose birthday is celebrated each year on the third Monday of January as a national holiday. Steve Miller reports.
Originally published at - http://www.voanews.com/a/3669978.html

• Martin Luther Jr, King Day Resources from US Citizenship Podcast
• PODCAST: Interview with Krestos Negasi (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) on MLK Day
• 2016: A Quick Interview Based on the N-400r based on the N-400r of Juah Sarwee from Fish Town, Liberia plus 10qs about US Geography and Symbols http://goo.gl/TA3mXT
• LC: U.S. Citizenship 21: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day http://goo.gl/QnyJ2M
• Kahoot: Citizenship Questions in Honor of Martin Luther King, Dr Day! http://goo.gl/jJHWrF
• Krestos Negasi (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) (updated 01/15/201) http://goo.gl/roUigH
• MLK Day Special mp3

VOA The King Legacy Marching Forward series:

• US Honors Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
• Contributions of Civil Rights Workers Recognized
• Young People Look at the Legacy of Civil Rights Leader Martin Luther King Jr
• Southern Communities Rebound From Racial Barriers
• African American Remember Discrimination of the Past
• King's Role in Obama's Rise to Power

More from VOANews:

• VOA Learning English: Martin Luther King Jr History (2016)
• Martin Luther King, Jr. was a peaceful civil rights activist. He made a big difference in race relations in the United States.  Originally published at - http://learningenglish.voanews.com/media/video/martin-luther-king-jr-history/3148579.html
• VOANews: US Observes Martin Luther King Jr Day (2016)
• Americans across the country are pausing Monday to observe federal holiday marking birthday of slain civil rights leader (includes mp3 and photo gallery)

Also check out:

• American English at State: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• BingoMaker: Martin Luther King, J. Bingo Cards
• ELCivics.com: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Lesson
• ESLHolidayLessons.com: MLK Day
• ESLlibrary.com: Martin Luther King Jr
• ESOL Courses: A Reading about Martin Luther King Jr 
• ESLVideo.com: Martin Luther King
• ESLVideo.com: Martin Luther King Jr
• FIS,edu: Correct a MLK essay
• ListenAndReadAlong: Biography - Martin Luther King, Junior, Part 1 of 2 - Legacy of a Leader
• ListenAndReadAlong: Biography - Martin Luther King, Junior, Part 1 of 2 - Legacy of a Leader 
• PBS: The American Experience: Citizen King
• ThingLink: "Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." Advanced ESL 

NEW PODCAST: Interview with Krestos Negasi (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) on MLK Day

NEW PODCAST: Interview with Krestos Negasi (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) on MLK Day
mp3: http://traffic.libsyn.com/uscitizenpod/mlk-day-citizenship-interview.mp3

This mock interview was inspired by the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. AND…“Holding the Bag” (a high beginning ESL novel) by Ana Gianola, 978-1-56420-544-5

Negasi is a Washington DC taxi driver from Ethiopia who has been in the U.S. for many years and has a family. He accidentally becomes involved in a robbery and faces a moral issue.

Thanks to NewReadersPress.com for their outstanding ESL/Citizenship resources. My students and I love you!

A pdf of this interview is also available as a multiple-choice test at http://goo.gl/roUigH (updated)

Activist Wants African Immigrants to Get Involvedin US Campaign

VOANews: Activist Wants African Immigrants to Get Involvedin US Campaign

As this year’s U.S. presidential campaign heats up, activist Sylvester Okere — the first Nigerian American superdelegate for Maryland, at the Democratic National Convention in 2012 — is calling on the African immigrant community to get involved now by getting to know the candidates, attending rallies and talking to people about the candidates. VOA's Mariama Diallo reports.
Originally published at - http://www.voanews.com/media/video/activist-wants-african-immigrants-involved-united-states-campaign/3148525.html

Happy Martin Luther King Jr Day from American English at State

Happy Martin Luther King Jr Day from American English at State.

Download the MLK chapter pdf. 

 For more holidays, see: American English at State: Celebrate!

US Honors Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

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

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.

VOA The King Legacy Marching Forward series:

• US Honors Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
• Contributions of Civil Rights Workers Recognized
• Young People Look at the Legacy of Civil Rights Leader Martin Luther King Jr
• Southern Communities Rebound From Racial Barriers
• African American Remember Discrimination of the Past
• King's Role in Obama's Rise to Power

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

OTAN Webinar: Citizenship Preparation Resources for Adult Education

My deepest apologies for the connectivity issues.  Enjoy!

OTAN Webinar: Citizenship Preparation Resources for Adult Education
https://goo.gl/1w20j5

• PPTX available at http://goo.gl/xJMfpe
• Pdf of resources at https://goo.gl/zT9oLx
• Questions? Email jgagliar@musd.org
• 2015-09-09 pptx via Google slides: https://goo.gl/k9Sp6t
• 2015-09-09 pdf: of the extra links: https://goo.gl/ja0f1U

If you would like to watch the archived version of this webinar, please send and email request to Blair Roy &lbroy@otan.us  and she will email you the webinar link.  Thanks!

Supercut: State of the Union

The State of the Union Address is at 6:00 PM (PT) / 9:00 (ET)

wh.gov: Supercut: State of the Union 

We've come a long way these past seven years. Check out the progress we've made since President Obama's first address to Congress in this preview of his final State of the Union address.

USCIS Info Session at the Gilroy Library

 

USCIS Naturalization Information Session

For Legal Permanent Residents and Interested Naturalization Applicants

Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Time: 7:00 P.M.-8:30 P.M.

Address: Gilroy Library

350 W. Sixth Street

Gilroy, CA 95020

408-842-8207

Topics covered at this FREE session will include:

• The Naturalization Process

• The Naturalization Test

• Rights and Responsibilities of U.S. Citizenship

Program Highlights

* Step-by-step description of the naturalization process

* Mock naturalization interview featuring USCIS officers

* Limited seating available

* FREE DVD with all the current naturalization test preparation materials

Also, we will give you a preview of the Gilroy Library Citizenship Classes

Saturday mornings, 10:30 am - 12 noon, January 23 to March 12

Our Citizenship classes will help you prepare by discussing civics and government questions, reading and writing English, and practicing your 

interview skills. The classes are free, but space is limited. Register now at the Information Desk.

* For more information about Citizenship Classes, visit www.sccl.org/Services/Citizenship-Resources

Happy Birthday Alice Paul!

Deeds not Words: VOTE!

Check out uscitizenpod's resources about Alice Paul and Women's right to vote:

• American Women who Fought for the Right to Vote 
• Women and USCIS 100 Questions

ps Thank you, Google!

Feliz Año Nuevo 2016!

USCIS: ¡Feliz Año Nuevo 2016!

Disfrute de los buenos deseos que les brindan estos ciudadanos estadounidenses y residentes permanentes de EE.UU. procedentes de distintas partes del mundo. ¡Gracias a todos los que nos enviaron sus vídeos!

Stunning Photos Capture Native Americans in Early 1900s

VOANews: All About America Blog: Stunning Photos Capture Native Americans in Early 1900s

Using photographs, film, sound recordings and text, Edward S. Curtis created a massive body of work documenting Native American culture in the early 20th century. The North American Indian project provides rare ethnographic information about more than 80 American Indian tribes from 1900 until 1930. (read more)

USCIS 100:87. Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
[USCIS Officers will be supplied with a list of federally recognized American Indian tribes.]

▪ Cherokee ▪ Navajo ▪ Sioux ▪ Chippewa ▪ Choctaw ▪ Pueblo ▪ Apache ▪ Iroquois

▪ Creek ▪ Blackfeet ▪ Seminole ▪ Cheyenne ▪ Arawak ▪ Shawnee ▪ Mohegan ▪ Huron

▪ Oneida ▪ Lakota ▪ Crow ▪ Teton ▪ Hopi ▪ Inuit

Also see:

• Native American Tribes Puzzle http://goo.gl/y07umg
• U.S. Citizenship 5: American Indian Tribes http://goo.gl/gpfLg0

Happy New Year 2016!

USCIS: Happy New Year 2016!

New Year, #newUScitizen Review--USCIS 100:96-100 Integrated Civics: Symbols and Holidays

Get ready to become a #newUScitizen in 2016. Review USCIS 100:96-100 questions, then find the 25 keywords in our Symbols and Holidays Puzzle.

USCIS 100:96-100 Integrated Civics: Symbols and Holidays

• 2015 puzzle pdf (new!)
• 2014 podcast mp3
• 2011 quiz pdf
• 2009 podcast mp3

For more, USCIS 100 questions resources, go to uscitizenpod's USCIS 100 Quizzes Page.

Check out our new podcast: New Year, #newUScitizen: A Citizenship Quiz for New Year’s Day (mp3) and (pdf)
and subscribe to US Citizenship Podcast in iTunes.

If you have any further questions or requests, please contact us at uscitizenpod@gmail.com

New Year, #newUScitizen Review--USCIS 100:88-95 Integrated Civics: Geography

Get ready to become a #newUScitizen in 2016. Review USCIS 100:88-95 questions, then find the 39 keywords in our Geography Puzzle.

USCIS 100:88-95 Integrated Civics: Geography

• 2015 puzzle pdf (new!)
• 2014 podcast mp3
• 2011 quiz pdf
• 2009 podcast mp3

For more, USCIS 100 questions resources, go to uscitizenpod's USCIS 100 Quizzes Page.

Check out our new podcast: New Year, #newUScitizen: A Citizenship Quiz for New Year’s Day (mp3) and (pdf)
and subscribe to US Citizenship Podcast in iTunes.

If you have any further questions or requests, please contact us at uscitizenpod@gmail.com

New Year, #newUScitizen Review--USCIS 100:78-87 Recent American History & Other Important Historical Info

Get ready to become a #newUScitizen in 2016. Review USCIS 100:78-87 questions, then find the 48 keywords in our Recent American History Puzzle.

USCIS 100:78-87 American History: Recent American History and Other Important Historical Information

• 2015 puzzle pdf (new!)
• 2014 podcast mp3
• 2011 quiz pdf
• 2009 podcast mp3

For more, USCIS 100 questions resources, go to uscitizenpod's USCIS 100 Quizzes Page.

Check out our new podcast: New Year, #newUScitizen: A Citizenship Quiz for New Year’s Day (mp3) and (pdf)
and subscribe to US Citizenship Podcast in iTunes.

If you have any further questions or requests, please contact us at uscitizenpod@gmail.com

New Year, #newUScitizen Review--USCIS 100:71-77 American History: The 1800s

Get ready to become a #newUScitizen in 2016. Review USCIS 100:71-77 questions, then find the 24 keywords in The 1800s Word Search Puzzle.

USCIS 100:71-77 American History: The 1800s

• 2015 puzzle pdf (new!)
• 2014 podcast mp3
• 2011 quiz pdf
• 2009 podcast mp3

For more, USCIS 100 questions resources, go to uscitizenpod's USCIS 100 Quizzes Page.

Check out our new podcast: New Year, #newUScitizen: A Citizenship Quiz for New Year’s Day (mp3) and (pdf)
and subscribe to US Citizenship Podcast in iTunes.

If you have any further questions or requests, please contact us at uscitizenpod@gmail.com

New Year, #newUScitizen Review--USCIS 100:58-70 American History: Colonial Period and Independence

Get ready to become a #newUScitizen in 2016. Review USCIS 100:58-70 questions, then find the 55 keywords in our The Colonial Period and Independence Word Search Puzzle.

USCIS 100:58-70 American History: Colonial Period and Independence

• 2015 puzzle pdf (new!)
• 2014 podcast mp3
• 2011 quiz pdf
• 2009 podcast mp3

For more, USCIS 100 questions resources, go to uscitizenpod's USCIS 100 Quizzes Page.

Check out our new podcast: New Year, #newUScitizen: A Citizenship Quiz for New Year’s Day (mp3) and (pdf)
and subscribe to US Citizenship Podcast in iTunes.

If you have any further questions or requests, please contact us at uscitizenpod@gmail.com

New Year, #newUScitizen Review--USCIS 100:48-57 Rights and Responsibilities

Get ready to become a #newUScitizen in 2016. Review USCIS 100:48-57 questions, then find the 50 keywords in our Rights and Responsibilities Puzzle.

USCIS 100:48-57 Rights and Responsibilities

• 2015 puzzle pdf (new!)
• 2014 podcast mp3
• 2011 quiz pdf
• 2009 podcast mp3

For more, USCIS 100 questions resources, go to uscitizenpod's USCIS 100 Quizzes Page.

Check out our new podcast: New Year, #newUScitizen: A Citizenship Quiz for New Year’s Day (mp3) and (pdf)
and subscribe to US Citizenship Podcast in iTunes.

If you have any further questions or requests, please contact us at uscitizenpod@gmail.com

Happy New Year, Happy #newUScitizen, Happy New Quiz, Happy New Podcast!

A Citizenship Quiz for New Year’s Day

New Year’s Day is a federal holiday. Many people make New Year resolutions on the first day of the year. These January 1 events will help you achieve your goal: New Year, #newUScitizen!

• podcast mp3 
• quiz pdf

Watch the wh.gov video: José Andrés on Citizenship, then go to CommitToCitizenship.org and apply!