(NATIONAL) As VNN’s second annual “From Adversity To Entrepreneurship” Learning Series draws to a close, information received from online participants is now available to advance this year’s focus on “Trauma Informed Business Development”. Over the last three months, VNN surveyed people nationwide about their trauma experiences, the hardships
(KENT COUNTY, Mich.) Experiencing homelessness can be stressful for anyone, but for students there is an added layer of stress. "Everyday we have thousands of kids that are experiencing homelessness and they're still trying to come to school, they're still trying to have friends, they&
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.) Hearing the words, "you have cancer" can be one of the most stressful experiences of a person's life. But for many patients and their families, that's just the beginning of a process that is stressful physically, emotionally, and financially as they
(MUSCOGEE NATION) Funding storytelling that has remained buried for more than 100 years is no easy feat, but through collaboration and innovation Tulsa’s Allotment Era stories are now on their way to a national audience. Verified News Network (VNN) Oklahoma partnered with Lucinda Hickory Research Institute (LHRI) in August
WARNING: The following article contains information relating to abuse, violence, homicide, and suicide. Please read with care. UPDATE: This story has been updated to include new information from Broken Arrow Police Department. (BROKEN ARROW, Okla.) Though the home where two adults and six children were shot to death last October
(MUSCOGEE NATION) Land and oil rights. Dead American Indians. Wealthy benefactors. As “Killers of the Flower Moon” debuts the tale of the Osage Murders at the Cannes Film Festival, the deadly series of events is a familiar one for Lucinda Hickory Research Institute founder Tatianna Duncan. It may be over
Native Commerce News is sponsored by the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Oklahoma (AICCO), dedicated to expanding Indian Country commerce across the globe. (TULSA, Okla.) Native people have lived on American soil for at least 20,000 years. Despite repeated attempts to dismantle and eradicate Native communities and culture,
(BROKEN ARROW, Okla.) Whether you are boycotting the tournament, want a recap of the first day, or are just curious about what a day in the life at a LIV Golf Tour is like, here is an in-depth recap of Friday’s kickoff. LIV Golf Tour could have chosen a
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.) Students at Grand Rapids Public Schools are no longer allowed to take backpacks to school after a handgun was taken from the backpack of a third grader on Wednesday. According to the GRPS website, the confiscated handgun was loaded. It's also the fourth weapon incident
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.) 1,000 Grand Rapids Public Schools students will have the opportunity to enjoy the Grand River next week during school hours. The students will have the opportunity to participate in Canoemobile, an activity that involves paddling 9-passenger canoes. Canoemobile will take place at Riverside park from May
Rendering Courtesy: Samuel Stitt (DURANT, Okla.) It’s been nearly two centuries following one act of kindness and the connection between the Choctaw and the Irish people is still going strong. The bond was commemorated with the unveiling of the “Kindred Spirits” sculpture in County Cork, Ireland, in 2015. Several
(TULSA, Okla.) Since the turn of the 20th century, Tulsa has experienced a wide spectrum of highs and lows- and they have all been captured by local news media in one way or another. On May 9, Tulsans will gather at the Tulsa Press Club and tour the Tulsa World,