Tag: racism
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Maine Compass: We must demand more from our leaders than fear-mongering racism
The ridiculous assertion by Donald Trump, J.D. Vance and others that Haitian immigrants in Ohio are stealing and eating pet cats and dogs is a racist, xenophobic, fear-mongering response to dealing … Full story: https://www.centralmaine.com/2024/09/13/maine-compass-we-must-demand-more-from-our-leaders-than-fear-mongering-racism/
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Minority athletes hope their Olympic journeys will sway intolerant hearts and minds
Some civil society groups recruit minority athletes to be ambassadors in prejudice reduction campaigns. Show Racism the Red Card — the U.K.’s largest anti-racism educational charity — offered a … Full story: https://www.newsday.com/sports/olympics/paris-olympics-racism-representation-politics-o11914
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At a Sacramento high school, some ugly racism comes from a teacher and his test
Using a kid’s full name in a test and then making fun of them is cruel punishment that is the equivalent of bullying. Full story: https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/opinion/hill-at-a-sacramento-high-school-some-ugly-racism-comes-from-a-teacher-an/
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At a Sacramento high school, some ugly racism comes from a teacher and his test | Opinion
Biology teacher Alex Nguyen wrongly thought it was instructive to write in a test how African Americans have a gene that promotes a pimp walk. Full story: https://news.yahoo.com/news/sacramento-high-school-ugly-racism-120000042.html
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Wisconsin’s 38 Most Influential Asian American Leaders for 2024, Part 5
He’s conducted more than 50 trainings on systemic racism for Hmong leaders and presented Hmong culture and history for many school districts, colleges and universities. He hosted a live radio talk … Full story: https://madison365.com/wisconsins-38-most-influential-asian-american-leaders-for-2024-part-5/
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Ramsey County commissioners rebuke Sheriff Fletcher for ‘exclusionary practices’
Tags: racismSeveral members of the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners are speaking out against what they call a pattern of disrespect and an act of racism by Sheriff Bob Fletcher. Read Full Article
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Asian-American residents sue Northern California county alleging racism and sweeping harassment campaign
Tags: American, Asian, Asian-American, California, campaign, community, county, harassment, racism, SiskiyouSweeping allegations of racial bias and intimidation targeting Asian-American community members were at the center of a class action lawsuit against Siskiyou County and its sheriff’s office. Read Full Article
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Racism may partly contribute to high cancer burden impacting Asian Americans
The Journal of the National Cancer Institute published a commentary today on the significant cancer disparities facing Asian Americans. Read Full Article
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Cancer burden facing Asian Americans partly caused by racism, experts say
Racism facing Asian Americans is compounding existing cancer inequities. They are the first U.S. population group to experience cancer as the leading cause of death. A commentary outlines the factors … Read Full Article
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Cancer burden facing Asian Americans partly caused by racism
The Journal of the National Cancer Institute (JNCI) published a commentary today on the significant cancer disparities facing Asian Americans. The article is authored by seven researchers from across … Read Full Article
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Water, Weed, and Racism – ACLU Comments on Siskiyou County ‘Discrimination’
By Mathew Seibert SISKIYOU COUNTY, CA – Siskiyou County civil rights groups charge they have identified “intentional discrimination” among law enforcement actions in this northern California county. A … Read Full Article
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Talking about racism: Asian Americans are having ‘the talk’ for the first time — with their parents
Becky Chen decided it was finally time to talk to her mother about racism. A gunman had just killed eight people, including six of Asian descent, in the Atlanta area. It was the latest in a string of … Read Full Article
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Water, weed and racism: why Asians feel targeted in this rural California county
But Hmong Americans living in the region say the regulations cut off their access to water amid drought and a destructive fire season and that the rules are part of a broader pattern of … Read Full Article
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Asian Americans are having ‘the talk’ about racism for the first time — with their parents
The Atlanta shootings and other attacks against Asian Americans have spurred some to have difficult conversations with their elders. Read Full Article
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‘Gran Torino’: Clint Eastwood Co-Star Bee Vang Blames the Film for ‘Mainstreaming Anti-Asian Racism’
Gran Torino follows Walt Kowalski (Eastwood), who is a widow and Korean War veteran. His family alienates him and he’s angry at the world. Walt’s young neighbor, Thao Vang Lor (Vang), tries to … Read Full Article
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Witness at officers’ trial says he believed George Floyd would die
The May 25, 2020, killing triggered worldwide protests and a reexamination of racism and policing.Kueng, who is Black; Lane, who is white; and Thao, who is Hmong American, had basic medical … Read Full Article