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Kevin Palomino - Journalism Scholarship Winner WASHINGTON, Dec. 14, 2023 -- The National Press Club, the leading professional organization for journalists, has chosen  Kevin Palomino  of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, as the recipient of its Lewis Scholarship for Spring 2024. The scholarship provides housing and a $4,000 stipend to support a student journalist of color interning at a news media outlet in Washington, D.C. Established in 2022, The Lewis Scholarship was founded by the family of former Washington correspondent Robert "Bob" D.G. Lewis. It is awarded to one undergraduate student journalist of color each fall, spring, and summer semester. Students must secure a journalism internship in Washington, D.C., to be eligible, along with  other requirements . "The Lewis Scholarship provides me with an opportunity to grow as a journalist," Palomino said. "During my internship this spring, I plan to use my lived experiences as a first-generation DACA student to diver...

Holidays for Heroes program s preads cheer by sending messages of support and thanks to service members.  SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, October 27, 2023 -- Spread holiday cheer this season by sending messages of support and thanks to service members, veterans, and military families through the American Red Cross 'Holidays for Heroes' program. We’re accepting cards and large banners that will be distributed to service members and families around the world. This season’s 'Holidays for Heroes' campaign will officially start on Monday, October 30, 2023 . Cards and banners are due no later than Thursday, November 30, 2023 . Card and banner making is fun and easy. Families, schools, universities, Boy and Girl Scout Troops, libraries and local businesses have all participated in this unique program, and many community members choose to host card and banner making events with friends, neighbors, or colleagues. Cards and banners will be delivered to military units, family groups, the VA ...