NY’s National Museum of the American Indian shows exhibit on Native American veterans
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The exhibit, titled Patriot Nation, is a 16-banner exhibit dedicated to 250 years of military service by Native American soldiers. The showing also marks the upcoming Native American Veterans Memorial, set to be erected on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Reported for WBAI’s Local Switchboard NYC. Aired 11/17/2018.
Piece begins at ‘40:53 mark.
2018 midterm election sees highest turnout of Muslim American voters
Turmoil and tragedy over the last two years have fueled a fire among Muslim American voters, who came out in full force in this year’s midterm elections. A peek at how this often overlooked voting bloc organized its community’s highest turnout for midterm elections.
Reported for WBAI’s Local Switchboard NYC. Aired 11/10/2018.
Piece begins at ‘09:13 mark.
How parental leave is aiding families in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has long supported motherhood with its state-enforced Maternity Leave Act. But is it enough? Now the state is going a step further with its Parental Leave Act which allows both Mom and Dad to take care for the little one.
Reported for WER’s You Are Here. Aired 05/08/2016.