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April 25th, 2013
Written by Elena Becatoros... in race relation news, Institutional Racism, Oppression and Privilege, 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 18th, 2013
Written by Brett Zongker -... in race relation news, Feature Stories, Socialization with 0 Comments
Library Of Congress Honored For Preserving Diverse Musical Culture
WASHINGTON (AP) - The music industry honored the Library of Congress with a special Grammy Award on Wednesday night for its work over the past decade to preserve historic audio recordings, along with honors for Jennifer Hudson.
The Recording Academy presented its Grammys on the Hill Award to the library at an event in Washington...
April 18th, 2013
Written by Russell Roberts in race relation news, Oppression and Privilege, Race and Politics, Feature Stories with 0 Comments
Conservatives & Liberals Fear Ramifications Of Immigration Reform
Immigration reform legislation, one of the surest paths to reducing racism in America by removing anger and disdain toward minorities, was unveiled in the Senate on April 16 and immediately criticized by both liberals and conservatives, leaving its fate uncertain.
"This has something for everybody to hate," said Republican...
April 17th, 2013
Written by Michelle Rindel... in race relation news, Spotlight, Race and Education, Feature Stories, Native American with 1 Comment
Native American Tribes Use Technology To Save Languages
LAS VEGAS (AP) - In a conference room in a Las Vegas casino, about three dozen people are swishing their fingers across iPads, trying out test versions of new apps.
But these are no Silicon Valley techies in town for one of the city's massive electronics shows. Many are from far-flung American Indian reservations, and their high-tech...
April 16th, 2013
Written by Glenn Minnis in Race and Politics, Feature Stories with 0 Comments
The number of former, non-violent felony offenders now allowed to vote in Florida has slowed so significantly even less of them are now exercising that basic right than in 2007, the last time specific legislation was enacted to make the process more amendable.
But since Republican Gov. Rick Scott took office in 2011, not only has he instituted such tactics as prolonged waiting periods to stymie...