Yolanda Vazquez talks with Beth Seidler, Board Member, Action in Community Service. They discuss the history of ACTS and their upcoming Walk to raise funds for supporting those in need.
Recorded 09/27/17.
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Yolanda Vazquez talks with Bruce Yamashita about his battle against institutional racial discrimination. Yamashita discusses the challenges and struggles of his journey and what he learned from his experience.
Yolanda Vazquez talks Daniel Wolk, Coordinator External Communications & Community Relations for Giant. They discuss the Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle that will take place Saturday, June 23rd and Sunday June 24th on Pennsylvania Avenue NW ( Between 3rd & 7th). For more information on the Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle, visit their website.
Yolanda Vazquez talks with Sarah Rogers, Executive Director for Heritage Montgomery. They discuss Heritage Days that will take place June 23rd & 24th countywide. For more information on Heritage Days and Heritage Montgomery, visit their website.
Yolanda Vazquez talks with A. Shuanise Washington, President & CEO for The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation. They discuss the organization and their mission to the community. They also talk about the 26th Annual Mervyn L. and Stephanie Tubbs Jones Memorial Scholarship Classic: FUTURE. That will take place June 24th and 25th. For more information The 26th Annual Mervyn L. and Stephanie Tubbs Jones Memorial Scholarship Classic: FUTURE and The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, visit their website.
Yolanda Vazquez talks with Emily Wang Murphy, Co-Chair of Lawyers Have Heart. They discuss the 28th Annual Lawyers Have Heart 10K Race, 5k Run & Walk that will take place Saturday, June 9th at the Washington Habour at Georgetown , Washington DC. For more information 28th Annual Lawyers Have Heart 10K Race, 5k Run & Walk, visit their website.
Yolanda Vazquez talks with Robert Laybourn, President of Arlington Sports They discuss the Air Force Association Cycling Classic that will take place June 9tth and 10th in Arlington VA. For more information on the Air Force Association Cycling Classic, visit their website.
Elena Russo talks with Angela McConnell, President/CEO and Founder, Northern Virginia VeteransAssociation, they discusshow they coordinate support and resources for veterans in need of services.
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According to the United States Department of Labor, the unemployment rate for people with disabilities is nearly double the rate of people without disabilities. Despite major strides in equality, challenges remain for people with disabilities. Jill Houghton, president and CEO of the U.S. Business Leadership Network discusses efforts to encourage businesses to be more inclusive. This discussion continues in part 2 of the Disability Employment Gap.
Interview recorded Sept 27, 2017.
Elena Russo speaks with Debi Alexander, Director of Development for the Phillips Programs for Children and Families. This is the 23rd Annual Gala and the 50th Anniversary, which will raise funds for the career and technical education programs. This non-profit organization serves youth from ages 5 to 22 with behavioral health needs and counseling.
Elena Russo talks with Nick Cadwallender, Development Coordinator, Friends of the Rappahannock. They discuss the 8th Annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival to be held March 24th and 31st.
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