The nation's first multilingual poll of Black, Hispanic and Asian Americans has uncovered serious tensions among these ethnic groups, including mistrust and significant stereotyping, but a majority of each group also said they should put aside differences and work together to better their communities. The poll, which was released yesterday during a news conference at … Continue reading Nation’s First Multilingual Poll Uncovers Tensions Among The Largest Ethnic Groups In America
Author: Keith Kamisugi
AP: Race-Based Admissions in LA Schools OK, Says Judge
From the Associated Press (Dec. 12, 2007): The Los Angeles Unified School District's practice of using race as a factor in enrolling students for its popular magnet programs doesn't violate an anti-discrimination law, a judge has ruled. In a ruling filed Monday, Superior Court Judge Paul Gutman upheld the nation's second-largest school district's integration plan, … Continue reading AP: Race-Based Admissions in LA Schools OK, Says Judge
We’re Not Laughing: Anti-Latino Humor Has Entered the Mainstream
Roberto Lovato, New York-based contributing Associate Editor with New America Media and a frequent contributor to The Nation Magazine, today wrote about the trend of anti-immigrant humor in mainstream popular culture and our collective lack of attention to this disgusting pattern: While the immigration debate in Congress ended months ago, the immigrant jokes haven't. This … Continue reading We’re Not Laughing: Anti-Latino Humor Has Entered the Mainstream
Heartland Presidential Forum on Dec. 1 in Des Moines, Iowa
From an email I received today from Alan Jenkins:As we head into the 2008 presidential election cycle, it's time to consider how we center the values that are important to us in the midst of the political rhetoric and debate. We want to share with you one such opportunity. Held in Des Moines, Iowa on … Continue reading Heartland Presidential Forum on Dec. 1 in Des Moines, Iowa
MALDEF: FBI Report Documents Hate Crimes Against Latinos at Record Level
MALDEF today issued a press release saying that a FBI Hate Crimes Statistics Report issued today shows a sharp increase in the number of hate crimes reported against Hispanics based on their ethnicity or national origin to the highest levels since the reports were first mandated by the Hate Crimes Statistics Act.According to the report, … Continue reading MALDEF: FBI Report Documents Hate Crimes Against Latinos at Record Level
A&E TV’s ‘Silly Putty’ Version of Diversity
San Francisco-based photographer and EJS ally Dwayne Newton shares his reactions to A&E TV's approach towards diversity. I haven't had a chance to view A&E Network's reality TV show entitled "Dog The Bounty Hunter" starring Duane "Dog" Chapman and family, and it looks like I won't get the chance anytime soon - the show was … Continue reading A&E TV’s ‘Silly Putty’ Version of Diversity
Thank You and Evaluation Form Request
Thank you to the participants, speakers and staff who contributed to Friday's symposium on Economic Opportunity: The Labor and Employment Impact of Proposition 209 at the UCLA Faculty Center. If you registered for the symposium - whether or not you were able to attend - please help us by completing an online survey. It will … Continue reading Thank You and Evaluation Form Request
Thank You and Evaluation Form Request
Thank you to the participants, speakers and staff who contributed to Friday's symposium on Economic Opportunity: The Labor and Employment Impact of Proposition 209 at the UCLA Faculty Center. If you registered for the symposium - whether or not you were able to attend - please help us by completing an online survey. It will … Continue reading Thank You and Evaluation Form Request