Better Language Interpretation Crucial for New Social Security Commissioner
 

Better Language Interpretation Crucial for New Social Security Commissioner

New America Media, Commentary, Paul Nathanson, Posted: May 22, 2013

As the president considers appointing a new Social Security head, a new report calls for major changes, including stronger language interpreter requirements.

 

From the Jury Box -- Thoughts on the Stop-and-Frisk Trial

 

New America Media, Commentary, Damaso Reyes, Posted: May 22, 2013

The "Stop and Frisk" trial that just concluded in New York exposed a twisted logic on the part of law enforcement.

 

Once Again, Legacy of Malcolm X Will Outlive Tragedy

 

New America Media, Commentary, Earl Ofari Hutchinson, Posted: May 20, 2013

Malcolm X's birthday still gives us cause to celebrate, despite the latest chapter in a family narrative defined by tragedy.

 

Time for Change: First Woman Takes Helm at the FCC

 

New America Media, Commentary, Joseph Torres, Posted: May 20, 2013

Mignon Clyburn became acting chairwoman of the FCC Monday. But her short tenure may not be enough to gain back the public's trust.

 

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?

New Report Looks at How Foreclosure Undermined Black and Brown Wealth

 

Colorlines, News Report, Posted: May 17, 2013

This foreclosure tidal wave is why wealth for blacks and Latinos is at the lowest level ever recorded. Housing is the leading wealth asset for these two communities.

 

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.

John Boehner Welcomes New Black Son-in-Law

 

The Root, News Report, Posted: May 15, 2013

Lindsay Boehner, daughter of Republican House Majority Leader John Boehner, married Dominic Lakhan, a Jamaican-born construction worker

 

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 by the Urban Institute.

 

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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