December 2013
December 8th, 2013
Written by Michael Bieseck... in Stereotypes & Labels with 1 Comment
Two university professors hired by the U.S. Department of Justice to analyze traffic stops by the Alamance County Sheriff's Office say statistical data conclusively shows deputies there are racially profiling Latino drivers.
The two analyses were filed in U.S. District Court last week as part of a federal civil rights complaint against Sheriff Terry S. Johnson. For their studies, Justice's...
December 8th, 2013
Written by Frank Eltman in Discrimination Cases with 0 Comments
A predominantly white and affluent suburban New York village discriminated against minorities in decisions about residential zoning that helped preserve segregation, a federal judge ruled Friday. Attorneys for the plaintiffs against the village of Garden City called the ruling historic. Village officials said they intend to appeal.
"This case is a prime example of housing discrimination and...
December 7th, 2013
Written by Gerald Imray in Setting It Straight with 0 Comments
He emerged into bright winter sunshine, stepped onto the lush field and pulled on a cap. His long-sleeve green rugby jersey was untucked and buttoned right up to the top, a style all his own. On the back, a gold No. 6, big and bold.
Within seconds, the chants went up from the fans packed into Ellis Park stadium in the heart of Johannesburg: "Nelson! Nelson! Nelson!"
Nelson Mandela, South Africa's...
December 7th, 2013
Written by Greg Myre in Feature Stories with 0 Comments
EDITOR'S NOTE - On Feb. 11, 1990, AP reporter Greg Myre was in Cape Town when Nelson Mandela was released from prison after 27 years. Mandela walked out of Victor Verster prison hand-in-hand with his then wife, Winnie, as people worldwide rejoiced. The momentous event rivaled the fall of the Berlin Wall just a few months earlier as a symbol of newfound freedom. Twenty-three years after its...
December 6th, 2013
Written by The Associated Press in All About Family with 2 Comments
The most vulnerable children seem to be at great risk while under the care of the State of Georgia, and it seems to be an ongoing problem.
Christmas being a special time particularly for children – it would be nice if the State of Georgia managed to keep more of them, over which it has oversight and responsibility, alive to enjoy the day … and all days.
Unfortunately that has not been the case...