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April 25th, 2013
Written by Elena Becatoros - Associated Press in Feature Stories with 0 Comments
Racist Attacks Escalate in Greece
ATHENS, Greece (AP) - The number of racially motivated attacks increased in Greece last year, as did the severity of the violence involved, a human rights groups said Wednesday.
As Greece’s economy declined over the past few years, these incidents spiraled out of control. Relying on international rescue loans to remain solvent, the country imposed deep spending...
April 25th, 2013
Written by Russell Roberts in Setting It Straight with 0 Comments
The Bravery Of WWI African-American Soldiers
It was the war to “make the world safe for democracy.” However, when African-American soldiers returned home after the fighting was over in World War I, they found that the democracy they fought so hard for did not apply to them.
More than 200,000 blacks fought with the AEF (American Expeditionary Force) in France during WWI.
The war, enthusiastically...
April 24th, 2013
Written by Marlene Caroselli in Stereotypes & Labels with 0 Comments
Asians Are Victims Of Racial Stereotypes
According to ABC News, online edition (“New Jersey Woman Sues CVS for $1M for Racist Receipt,” Alexa Valiente, April 18, 2013), Hyun Lee was at a Egg Harbor, New Jersey, CVS Pharmacy, Inc., picking up photos, when she noticed the words “Ching Chong Lee” on her receipt. She immediately called the store to complain, but she never received an apology. Instead...
April 24th, 2013
Written by Christine Armario - Associated Press in Race & Politics, Latest News with 0 Comments
Latino GOP Conservatives Support Immigration Reform
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — As debate heats up around the Senate immigration bill, Latino Republican leaders are calling on fellow conservatives to refrain from harsh rhetoric, focus on the issues and embrace a fair but practical solution for the 11 million people living in the U.S. without legal permission.
Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., told...
April 24th, 2013
Written by Kay Johnson - Associated Press in Eyes On The Enterprise with 0 Comments
India Concerned About U.S. Immigration Bill Ramifications
MUMBAI, India (AP) — Low cost efficiency put India's outsourcing companies at the heart of global business and created a multi-billion dollar industry that for years skated over criticism that it eliminated white collar jobs in rich nations. Now, the reality of the industry's long-held fears of a backlash is hitting hard in its crucial U...
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