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Shots Not Heard Round the World in NOLA

Shots Not Heard Round the World in NOLA

The Root, Commentary, Laura Murphy, Posted: May 19, 2013

This witness to the Mother's Day mayhem that injured 19 wants to know: Why don't more people care?
'Why Are There So Many Filipino Nurses in the US?'

'Why Are There So Many Filipino Nurses in the US?'

Asian Week, News Report, Rodel Rodis, Posted: May 18, 2013

The Philippines is the world’s largest supplier of foreign-trained nurses with 429 nursing schools and 80,000 nursing students.
Samoan Dance Brings Healing to Violence-Prone SF Commun…

Samoan Dance Brings Healing to Violence-Prone SF Community

Silicon Valley DeBug/ New America Media, Video, Jean Melesaine, Posted: May 18, 2013

Pelenise Faataui teaches Samoan and Polynesian dance in a San Francisco neighborhood long plagued by poverty and violence.
Long Beach Schools Improve, But Achievement Gaps Persis…

Long Beach Schools Improve, But Achievement Gaps Persist

Long Beach Voivewaves/ New America Media, News Report, Michael Lovano, Posted: May 17, 2013

Long Beach Unified received an overall grade of “D+” for its effectiveness at serving low-income Latino and African American students.
Invisible Workforce: An Undocumented Immigrant Caregive…

Invisible Workforce: An Undocumented Immigrant Caregiver Shares Her Story

PRI's The World, Video, Monica Campbell, Posted: May 17, 2013

Nannies, housecleaners, caregivers—they are sometimes called the world’s most invisible workforce. Most are women and many are immigrants.
The Tragedy of Self Immolation - No One Cares

The Tragedy of Self Immolation - No One Cares

New America Media, Commentary, Andrew Lam, Posted: May 16, 2013

The self-immolation of the Vietnamese monk Thich Quang Duc became an iconic emblem of the Vietnam War era. Today, such acts fail to illicit the same response.
NY Irish Center Fights Older Immigrants’ Isolatio…

NY Irish Center Fights Older Immigrants’ Isolation

Irish Echo/New America Media, News Feature, Peter McDermott , Posted: May 16, 2013

With an assist from Ireland’s government, the New York Irish Center honors its immigrant elders with a place to reducing their isolation.
In May Revise, Gov. Brown Raids Fund to Tackle Climate…

In May Revise, Gov. Brown Raids Fund to Tackle Climate Change

New America Media, News Report, Ngoc Nguyen, Posted: May 15, 2013

Gov. Jerry Brown proposed Tuesday to divert money from the state's cap-and-trade program, money intended for local communities, to the general fund.
Protestors Target Excessive Phone Rates for Immigrant D…

Protestors Target Excessive Phone Rates for Immigrant Detainees

Richmond Pulse/New America Media, News Report, Peter Schurmann and Donny Lumpkins, Posted: May 15, 2013

At the West County Detention Facility in Richmond, Calif., detainees can pay up to $20 for a five-minute phone call.
Election Drama Offers 'Lessons in Diversity' for One Ca…

Election Drama Offers 'Lessons in Diversity' for One Calif. City

New America Media, Op-ed, Stewart Kwoh , Posted: May 14, 2013

As San Gabriel looks ahead, those who serve the community would do well to welcome the participation of all Americans.
Florida’s Child Health Care Law Leaves Thousands…

Florida’s Child Health Care Law Leaves Thousands in Limbo

New America Media, News Report, Anthony Advincula, Posted: May 13, 2013

In Florida, a five-year waiting period to access a public health insurance program for the poor impacts at least 20,000 children.
In Mexico, Families Hope Immigration Reform Will Trigge…

In Mexico, Families Hope Immigration Reform Will Trigger Reunions

Fronteras Desk/PRI's The World, News Feature, Jude Joffe-Block, Posted: May 13, 2013

For years, families on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border have lived apart. But new laws could change this.

In LA Mayor's Race, Latino Voters Target of Confusing Messages

La Opinion, Editorial, Posted: May 17, 2013

Latino voters will be an influential group in the upcoming election for mayor of Los Angeles. They deserve more respect from the candid…

First Class Action Lawsuit Against BP in Mexico

Inter Press Service, News Report, Emilio Godoy, Posted: May 16, 2013

A group of Mexican citizens are preparing the first civil lawsuit in the Mexican courts against British oil company BP for the 2010 Gul…

Data Reveals Immigrants’ Financial Contribution to States

Asian Journal, News Report, Posted: May 16, 2013

In California, Asian and Hispanic immigrants pay nearly $30 billion in federal taxes, $5.2 billion in state income taxes, and $4.6 bil…

Whites Record Wealth Six Times Greater Than Blacks

NNPA , News Report, Maya Rhodan -NNPA Washington Correspondent, Posted: May 15, 2013

Whites had an average wealth of $632,000 in 2010 while Blacks had about $98,000 and Hispanics had $110,000, according to a recent study…

Minority Teachers Key to Closing Achievement Gap

Hartford Guardian, News Report, Ann-Marie Adams, Posted: May 15, 2013

In Connecticut, diversity is the missing ingredient that has likely resulted in the tepid results seen in education reform efforts.

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