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Father-Son-Activism USAGM

On this Father’s Day, a man from the Atlanta, Georgia area is doing his part to empower black men and boys of all ages. He co-founded a group that is a space that aims to be an inter-generational transfer of knowledge. As Mike Dunston found out, his brainchild is a labor of love that’s also helping him heal his own emotional wounds.

Dads and Daughters Military USAGM

There’s a special bond between fathers and daughters, especially in the military. There’s even an unofficial title for high-ranking Navy officers with children—the Dadmiral—a name that’s part “dad,” part “admiral.” So in honor of Father’s Day this Sunday, VOA Pentagon correspondent Carla Babb brings us the story of two of the U.S. Navy’s father-daughter duos and how their family bonds have blossomed into something even bigger.

Trump Social Media USAGM

Twitter has been important in burnishing President Trump’s brand of a brash straight-talking politician, but the social media company has recently begun to flag when Trump’s tweets are misleading. Other online platforms like Facebook and Snap are doing the same with a variety of information sources. Tina Trinh reports

COVID Refugees Indonesia Wicaksana USAGM

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to make life even more difficult for thousands of refugees in Indonesia who have no access to formal work or school. Many are awaiting resettlement to another country, while relying on relatives in other countries who are also dealing with business shutdowns. VOA's Rendy Wicaksana spoke to several Afghan refugees in an independent refugee community in the province of West Java, Indonesia

Karen Refugees-World Refugee Day - USAGM

It’s been eight years since Aung San Suu Kyi’s by-election win.  Her victory raised hopes that refugees - who had been displaced by seven decades of fighting in southeast Myanmar's Karen state – would be able to return home. But a majority remain without a permanent residence, as sporadic fighting continues into 2020. Steve Sandford talks to refugees and IDPs from Karen state about the ongoing conflict.

COVID Small Busines Generosity USAGM

A Florida video production company forced to shut down when the coronavirus hit wanted to help the community keep a sense of normalcy and recover from both the health crisis and economic hardships. VOA’s Chris Simkins has more on the story.

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