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Comcast Newsmakers presents short-form, issue-based conversations with leaders and groundbreakers dedicated to advancing America’s communities.
Joined May 2014
Nikki Pitre, @Center4Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute, discusses efforts to provide Native American youth with necessary resources for a successful future. Watch our interview:
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Janeen Comenote, National Urban Indian Family Coalition (@UrbanIndianNews), discusses efforts to improve digital equity and encourage civic engagement among American Indians and Alaskan Natives in urban communities. Learn more: #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
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Dr. Kathy DeerInWater, American Indian Science and Engineering Society (@AISES), discusses efforts to develop STEM programs that are conducive to success for Indigenous students and professionals. Watch the full interview: #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
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We celebrate the diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous communities across the United States, and highlight leaders who are working to address historic inequities and barriers to advancement. Watch now: #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
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Kendra E. Davenport of @eastersealshq discusses new initiatives to connect veterans and military families with services to support the transition from active military service to civilian life. Watch the full interview: #MilitaryFamilyMonth
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Exposure to burn pits during military service has been linked to serious health conditions. Katie Purswell of @AmericanLegion discusses the expansion of veteran benefits for those who served in areas of known toxic exposure. Watch now: #MilitaryFamilyMonth
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Major Gen. Andrew Davis, USMC (Ret.) of The World War II Foundation discusses efforts to chronicle personal accounts of the men and women who served in the Allied Forces during World War II. Watch now: #VeteransDay #MilitaryFamilyMonth
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Liz Rotenberry of the Elizabeth @DoleFoundation discusses a campaign to showcase the personal experiences and needs of military caregivers and their families. Watch our interview: #MilitaryFamilyMonth #HiddenHelpers
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John Miller of @AmericasVetDogs discusses ways that highly skilled service dogs like Biscuit (@CapsPup, pictured here) can provide an enhanced quality of life and renewed independence for service members and veterans. Learn more: #MilitaryFamilyMonth
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In honor of National Veterans and Military Families Month, we recognize the service and contributions of the military community, and highlight leaders who are working to uplift service members and their families. Watch now: #MilitaryFamilyMonth
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Maria Town, American Association of People with Disabilities (@AAPD), discusses efforts to enact stronger COVID-19 protections for high-risk and vulnerable populations, including Americans living with a disability. Watch the full interview:
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At-home medical tests are not accessible for blind or visually impaired Americans – an inequity impacting millions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Clark Rachfal, @acbnational, discusses efforts increase accessibility in health care: #NDEAM
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After attending the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Diego Mariscal was inspired to start @2GetherInternat, a startup accelerator for disabled founders. Mariscal discusses efforts to 'flip the narrative' on disability: #NDEAM
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There are more than 1.8 million business owners with disabilities in the United States. Diego Mariscal, @2GetherInternat, discusses unique barriers disabled entrepreneurs must overcome – and the competitive advantage of resiliency. Watch now:
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In celebration of #HispanicHeritageMonth, @ComcastNewsmkrs designed a creative concept to represent the rich diversity of cultures that comprise Hispanic and Latino communities – a “cultural mosaic” inspired by Talavera pottery, which has roots in Spanish and Mexican tradition.
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Half of Hispanic workers ages 16 to 64 lack the digital skills necessary to compete in today's workforce. Frankie Miranda of @HispanicFed discusses an initiative to provide digital literacy training in the Latino community. Watch the full interview:
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