Congress Votes Down Sex-Selection Bill
New America Media, News Report, Posted: May 31, 2012
A Republican-sponsored bill that would have banned sex-selective abortions failed in the House of Representatives today.
Categories: Asian, Ethnic Media Headlines, Gender & Sexuality, Health, Multi-ethnic, South Asian
Tags: abortions, Asian Americans, fails, racial profiling, sex selection, skewed male-to-female birth ratio
Same-Sex Marriage Could Head to Supreme Court
New America Media, News Report, Posted: May 31, 2012
A federal appeals court ruled that the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutionally denies federal benefits to lawfully married same-sex couples.
Categories: Ethnic Media Headlines, Gender & Sexuality, Latino
ACLU: ESL Students Segregated in School
La Opinión, News Report, Posted: May 31, 2012
The American Civil Liberties Union is suing the Dinuba Unified School District for reportedly segregating English-language learners from their peers.
Categories: Education, Ethnic Media Headlines, Latino
Tags: acluschoolsegregation, ellsegregation, eslsegregation, schoolsegregation
N. Korea Declares Nuclear Power Status
Korea Daily, News Report, Posted: May 30, 2012
North Korea has declared itself a nuclear weapon state in the foreword of the country's revised constitution, according to state media.
Categories: Asian, Ethnic Media Headlines, International Affairs
Serena Williams Is Gone in a Flash
The Root, News Report, Posted: May 30, 2012
Of all the possible scenarios for Serena Williams in her return to the French Open after a two-year absence, no one saw this one coming.
Categories: African American, Ethnic Media Headlines, Sports
Tags: frenchopen, serenawilliams, tennis
Chinese Actress, Disgraced Politician Mired in Sex Scandal
Korea Herald, News Report, Posted: May 29, 2012
Bo Xilai and Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi are mired in a scandal after a news report said Zhang provided sexual services for Bo.
Categories: Asian, Chinese, Ethnic Media Headlines, International Affairs
Tags: boxilai, chinesepolitics, sexscandal, zhangziyi
U.S. to Increase Deportations Deeper into Mexico
New America Media, News Report, Posted: May 28, 2012
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is stepping up efforts to deport undocumented immigrants with criminal records.
Categories: Ethnic Media Headlines, Immigration, Latino
Tags: deportations
Supreme Court: Immigrants Can't Use Parents to Avoid Deportation
Univision.com, News Report, Posted: May 25, 2012
Immigrants can't avoid deportation for criminal activities based on how long their parents have been in the United States.
Categories: Ethnic Media Headlines, Immigration, Latino
Tags: supremecourtdeportation
Two Men Charged in Killing of Chinese Students in Los Angeles
China Daily USA, News Report, Posted: May 25, 2012
Two men suspected in the killings of two Chinese students and charged Tuesday with capital murder may face the death penalty.
Categories: Chinese, Ethnic Media Headlines, Law & Justice
Tags: los angeles, murder, two chinese students, USC campus, wrongful death
The Growing Debate Over the Voting Rights Act
Colorlines, News Report, Posted: May 24, 2012
Articles on the Voting Rights Act are increasingly being filed in the “obituary” section, even though it’s less than 50 years old.
Categories: Ethnic Media Headlines, Politics & Governance, Voter Suppression
Tags: 2012, election, law, rights, states, suppression, texas, voting
2010 Census Undercounts Latinos, Blacks, Native Americans
New America Media, News Report, Posted: May 24, 2012
The U.S. Census Bureau announced this week that the 2010 census undercounted 2.1 percent of the black population, and 1.5 percent of the Hispanic population.
Categories: Ethnic Media Headlines, Immigration, Latino
Gordon Hirabayashi to Receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
Pacific Citizen, News Report, Posted: May 24, 2012
What do musician Bob Dylan, former astronaut John Glenn, and noted author Toni Morrison have in common with Gordon Hirabayashi? They are among 13 individuals who will soon be honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor.
Categories: Arts & Entertainment, Asian, Ethnic Media Headlines, Law & Justice, Living
Tags: discrimination, freedom, gordon, Hirabayashi, honor, japanese, justice, medal, presidential
Boxer Endorses Mark Takano for Congress
Rafu Shimpo, News Report, Posted: May 24, 2012
The Mark Takano campaign announced Thursday that he has received the endorsement of Sen. Barbara Boxer, one of California’s most respected public officials.
Categories: Asian, Election 2012, Ethnic Media Headlines
Tags: 2012, asian, barbara, boxer, congress, election, mark, politics, riverside, takano
Half of Prison Exonerees Are African-American
The NorthStar News, News Report, Posted: May 24, 2012
Half of the 873 individuals released from prison in the past 23 years after serving time for crimes they did not commit were African American.
Categories: African American, Ethnic Media Headlines, Law & Justice
A Bite of China: Food as Top Discussion in Chinese Blogosphere
World Journal, News Report, Posted: May 23, 2012
Taobao, one of China's biggest online shopping sites, reports that the volume of search on food items that were introduced by the documentary has increased to 4 million times within one week.
Categories: Arts & Entertainment, Asian, Chinese, Economy, Ethnic Media Headlines
Tags: china, documentary, food, taste
Native Americans Protest Alleged Hate Crime in S. Dakota
Indian Country Today Media Network, News Report, Posted: May 22, 2012
Nearly 700 protestors met in Rapid City on Monday to march in support of Vernon Traversie, a Cheyenne River tribal member.
Categories: Ethnic Media Headlines, Indigenous, Law & Justice
Tags: cheyenne, rapidcityprotest, southdakotatribes, VernonTraversie
Vietnam: Four Religious Advocates Facing Trial for Social Activism
HRW, News Report, Posted: May 22, 2012
Vietnamese authorities should immediately release four Catholic activists accused of conducting propaganda against the state and drop the charges against them, Human Rights Watch said today.
Categories: Asian, Ethnic Media Headlines, Law & Justice
Tags: arrests, dissidents, human rights, vietnam
Johnny Depp Adopted By Comanches
Indian Country Today Media Network, News Report, Posted: May 22, 2012
Actor Johnny Depp, who will play Tonto in the upcoming film version of The Lone Ranger, has been adopted by the Comanche Nation.
Categories: Arts & Entertainment, Ethnic Media Headlines, Indigenous
Tags: comanche, johnnydepp, johnnydeppadopted, tonto
Facebook CEO Marries Longtime Girlfriend
China Daily, News Report, Posted: May 21, 2012
Facebook co-founder and chief executive officer Mark Zuckerberg announced on his timeline Saturday evening that he has tied the knot.
Categories: Chinese, Ethnic Media Headlines, Science & Technology
Tags: facebook, PriscillaChan, zucherbergwedding
Korean Climber Disappears Off Everest
Korea Daily, News Report, Posted: May 21, 2012
An amateur Korean climber went missing on Mount Everest over the weekend while descending from the summit.
Categories: Asian, Ethnic Media Headlines, Sports
Tags: everestdeaths, mountainclimbing, mteverest, nepal
Korea, US Agree on School Bullying Study
Korea Times, News Report, Posted: May 21, 2012
Top educational policymakers of Korea and the U.S. will conduct a joint study of bullying at schools as part of bilateral programs on education.
Categories: Asian, Education, Ethnic Media Headlines
Tags: bully, bullyinginkorea, schoolviolence
First Defendant in Sinha Murder Trial Will Serve No Jail Time
India-West, News Report, Posted: May 19, 2012
One of the five teens changed with the 2010 fatal attack of Divyendu Sinha, a New Jersey professor, will serve no jail time.
Categories: Ethnic Media Headlines, Law & Justice, South Asian
Tags: 2010 fatal attack, Divyendu Sinha, New Jersey professor, no jail time, sons, wife
Ala. Governor Signs Revision of Immigration Law
New America Media, News Report, Posted: May 18, 2012
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley on Friday signed a new law that revises and expands some parts of the state's immigration law HB 56.
Categories: Alabama News Network, Ethnic Media Headlines, Immigration, Latino
Tags: alaimmigrationlaw, alalaw, alalawrevision, alimmigrationlaw, alrevisionimmigration, hb56, hb658
Jacqueline Nguyen confirmed, first Asian female circuit judge
Bolsavik.come, News Report, Posted: May 18, 2012
President Barack Obama praised Judge Nguyen as “a trailblazer, displaying an outstanding commitment to public service throughout her career.”
Categories: Asian, Ethnic Media Headlines, Gender & Sexuality, Law & Justice
Tags: displaying an outstanding commitment to public service throughout her career.”, President Barack Obama praised Judge Nguyen as “a trailblazer
Filipino Church Buys South Dakota Town
FilAm Star, News Report, Posted: May 17, 2012
A church in the Philippines purchased an abandoned, tiny exclave in Scenic, South Dakota for $700,000.
Categories: Asian, Economy, Ethnic Media Headlines, Religion
Tags: bufordwy, filipinochurch, henryrivernc, hungergamestown, scenicsd, scenicsouthdakota, southdakota
Prison Rape Elimination Act to Expand to Immigrant Detention Centers
New America Media, News Report, Posted: May 17, 2012
Victims of sexual assault in immigrant detention centers will no longer be excluded from protection under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).
Categories: Ethnic Media Headlines, Gender & Sexuality, Immigration, Latino
Tags: immigrantdetention, prea, prisonrape, prisonrapeeliminsationact, sexualabuse, sexualassault
President Obama To Appoint Two Vietnamese Americans to Key Posts
New America Media, News Report, Posted: May 17, 2012
President Obama announced his intent to appoint two Vietnamese Americans to key Administration posts.
Categories: Education, Ethnic Media Headlines, Immigration, Politics & Governance
Tags: appointment, education, obama, politics, ranking, vietnamese
Doing the 'African Do' in China
China Daily, News Report, Posted: May 16, 2012
Immigrants from Congo, Paul Luyeye and Martha Makuena recently opened up China's first authentic African hair salon in Beijing.
Categories: African, Chinese, Ethnic Media Headlines
Tags: africanpopulationinchina, blackbeautysalons, blacksinchina
Ammiano Introduces Revised TRUST Act
New America Media, News Report, Posted: May 15, 2012
California Assemblymember Tom Ammiano, D-San Francisco, formally introduced a revised version of AB 1081, the TRUST Act.
Categories: Ethnic Media Headlines, Immigration
FBI Considering Hate Crime Charge in Trayvon Martin Death
Colorlines, News Report, Posted: May 15, 2012
George Zimmerman, the watchman from Florida charged in the killing of unarmed black teen Trayvon Martin, could face federal hate crime charges.
Categories: African American, Ethnic Media Headlines, Latino, Law & Justice
Tags: could face federal hate crime charges, George Zimmerman, Orlando’s WFTV reports., the volunteer neighborhood watchman from Florida charged in the killing of unarmed black teen Trayvon Martin
Brewer Signs Bill that Risks Women’s Access to Health Care
New America Media, News Report, Posted: May 14, 2012
Last week, Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer signed into law HB 2625, a bill that limits women’s access to contraception and health care.
Categories: Ethnic Media Headlines, Gender & Sexuality, Health, Latino
Tags: hb2625, janbrewer, reproductiverights, womenreproductivehealth
NAACP Takes Up the Clean-Energy Fight
The Root, News Report, Posted: May 14, 2012
The NAACP has decided to shape the emerging clean economy by engaging in it.
Categories: African American, Environment, Ethnic Media Headlines
Seoul Rejects US Push For Tactical Nuclear Deployment
Korea Times, News Report, Posted: May 14, 2012
Seoul is rejecting a push by U.S. lawmakers to redeploy U.S. tactical nuclear weapons to South Korea.
Categories: Asian, Ethnic Media Headlines, International Affairs
Tags: northkoreanmissile, northkoreannuclearprogram, nucleardeploymentonthekoreanpeninsula, uskorea
S. Korean President Visits Myanmar
Korea Times, News Report, Posted: May 14, 2012
The leaders of South Korea and Myanmar agreed to strengthen bilateral ties Monday, amid signs of reform in the Southeast Asian country.
Categories: Asian, Ethnic Media Headlines, International Affairs
Tags: burma, myanmar, southkorea
'NY Daily News' Closes Its Spanish-Language Weekly, 'Hora Hispana'
Capital New York, News Report, Posted: May 14, 2012
The New York Daily News has shut down its weekly Spanish-language publication, Hora Hispana.
Categories: Ethnic Media Headlines, Latino, Media
Tags: horahispana, nydailynews
China Concerned About Nationals in Philippines
China Daily, News Report, Posted: May 11, 2012
China has expressed concern over the security of its citizens in the Philippines and hope that the Philippine side will refrain from actions that escalate tensions.
Categories: Asian, Chinese, Ethnic Media Headlines, International Affairs
Tags: HuangyanIsland, philippinechinastandoff, ScarboroughShoal, SouthChinaSea
In S. Korea, Taxing Gambling Monks
Korea Times, News Report, Posted: May 11, 2012
The leadership of South Korea’s largest Buddhist order is scrambling to respond to the disclosure of a video clip showing monks gambling, drinking and smoking.
Categories: Asian, Ethnic Media Headlines, Religion
Voter Suppression Groups Plot a Million-Person Army to Swarm Polls
Colorlines, News Report, Posted: May 10, 2012
Nationwide, the prevalence of voter fraud is similarly freakonomically low; but voter suppression is at an all time high.
Categories: Ethnic Media Headlines, Politics & Governance, Voter Suppression
Tags: 2012, election, government, justice, minority, party, suppression, tea, vote, voter
DOJ Files Suit Against Sheriff Joe Arpaio
New America Media, News Report, Posted: May 10, 2012
The Department of Justice announced on Thursday that it would file a lawsuit against Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio.
Categories: Arizona Watch, Ethnic Media Headlines, Immigration, Latino, Politics & Governance
Tags: arpaiolawsuit, arparioinvestigation, dojarpaio, federalinvestigationarpario
Chinese Banks to Expand in US
China, News Report, Posted: May 10, 2012
The US Federal Reserve announced Wednesday its approval of China's largest bank to purchase a US bank.
Categories: Chinese, Economy, Ethnic Media Headlines
Obama's Gay-Marriage Evolution, At Last
The Root, News Report, Posted: May 10, 2012
Just when certain progressives thought that President Obama lacked the audacity to lead, he publicly endorsed the right of gay Americans to marry.
Categories: African American, Ethnic Media Headlines, Gender & Sexuality
Tags: blacksongaymarriage, gaymarriageban, northcarolinalgbt, obamaongaymarriage
The Future of Mexico’s Drug Strategy
COHA, News Report, Posted: May 10, 2012
The policies advanced by the three candidates will not do a sufficient job of alleviating Mexico's perpetual drug cartel problem
Categories: Ethnic Media Headlines, Latino, War & Conflict
Tags: COHA, mexicodrugwar, mexicoelection
Latinos Respond to Obama's Support of Gay Marriage
Fox News Latino, News Report, Posted: May 10, 2012
Obama became the first U.S. President to announce his support for same-sex marriage Wednesday.
Categories: Ethnic Media Headlines, Gender & Sexuality, Latino
La Opinión: Border Patrol Changes Reflect New Reality
La Opinión, Editorial, Posted: May 09, 2012
An editorial in la Opinión observes that the new U.S. Border Patrol strategy reflects the decrease in the number of undocumented immigrants.
Categories: Ethnic Media Headlines, Immigration, Latino
Hispanic Magazines See Gains in Advertising
Media Life Magazine, News Report, Posted: May 09, 2012
Hispanic magazines saw gains in 2011, when English-language magazines were in decline.
Categories: Ethnic Media Headlines, Latino, Media
Tags: hispanicmagazines, hispanicmedia, hispanicpublications, latinomagazines, latinomedia, latinopublications
North Carolina Bans Gay Marriage
Radio Bilingüe, News Report, Posted: May 08, 2012
North Carolina voters on Tuesday approved a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage.
Categories: Ethnic Media Headlines, Gender & Sexuality, Latino
Tags: gaymarriageban, ncgaymarriage, ncsamesexmarriage, northcarolinagay, northcarolinalgbt
Al Jazeera English Forced Out of China
Al Jazeera English, News Report, Posted: May 08, 2012
Al Jazeera English has closed its bureau in Beijing after the Chinese authorities refused to renew its correspondent's press credentials and visa, or allow a replacement journalist.
Categories: Ethnic Media Headlines, International Affairs, Media, Middle Eastern
Tags: aljazeerachina, aljazeeracloseschina, aljazeeraenglish, melissachan
China Struggles to Control Human Flesh Pills
Singtao, News Report, Posted: May 08, 2012
kai University associate professor Hua Lin Soug, whose research mainly focused on medical law, said the regulations of medical law is unclear and caused unsafe medical practices.
Categories: Chinese, Environment, Ethnic Media Headlines, Health
Tags: said the regulations of medical law is unclear and caused unsafe medical practices., whose research mainly focused on medical law
Border Patrol Unveils New Strategy
La Opinión, News Report, Posted: May 08, 2012
The U.S. Border Patrol announced presented its new strategic plan to protect the border from 2012 to 2016.
Categories: Ethnic Media Headlines, Immigration, Latino
Tags: borderpatrol, borderpatrolnewstrategy, borderpatrolplan
ABC, Univision to Lanch New Latino Channel
Univision, News Report, Posted: May 08, 2012
ABC News and Univision announced Monday that they are planning to launch an English-language cable channel aimed at Latinos.
Categories: Ethnic Media Headlines, Immigration, Latino, Media
Tags: abclatino, abcunivision, univisionabc, univisionabclatinotv
Black, Latino Voter Registration Drops
ThinkProgress, News Report, Posted: May 08, 2012
New data from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals a decline in African American and Hispanic American voter registration since 2008, the Washington Post reports.
Categories: African American, Election 2012, Ethnic Media Headlines, Latino, Politics & Governance, Voter Suppression
Tags: blackvoterturnout, hispanicvoters, latinovoters, latinovoterturnout, votersuppression
Cornel West Convicted of Disorderly Conduct Over 'Stop and Frisk' Protest
Loop21, News Report, Posted: May 07, 2012
West and 19 other protestors protested the controversial NYPD practice.
Categories: African American, Ethnic Media Headlines, Law & Justice
Hmong Veterans Burial Bill Turns Corner
Asian American Press, News Report, Posted: May 07, 2012
Chief author Representative Bob Dettmer sponsored two bills to aid the Hmong and Lao veterans in obtaining burial rights guaranteed to other veterans.
Categories: Asian, Ethnic Media Headlines
Tags: burial bill, hmong, lao, veterans, vietnam war
Why Tea Party Lawmakers Are Trying to Conflate Poverty and Drug Addiction
Colorlines, News Report, Posted: May 07, 2012
The bill’s supporters say it will save the state money, protect children from drug using parents and do away with welfare abuse. In reality, the new law is a solution in search of a problem.
Categories: Economy, Election 2012, Ethnic Media Headlines, Health
Tags: bill, children, drugs, economy, election, mitt, romney, tea party
House VAWA Bill Threatens Protections for Immigrant Women and Children
Immigration Impact, News Report, Posted: May 07, 2012
The House VAWA threatens to rollback protections for immigrant women and children who are victims of abuse.
Categories: Ethnic Media Headlines, Gender & Sexuality, Immigration, Latino
Tags: housebilldomesticviolence, senatebilldomesticviolence, vawa, violenceagainstwomenact
Filipinos to Protest Against China Over Disputed Shoals
Filamstar.net, News Report, Posted: May 07, 2012
Overseas Filipinos will hold protests in front of China’s embassies and consulates worldwide to protest the recent aggressive Chinese encroachments in the West Philippine Sea.
Categories: Asian, Ethnic Media Headlines, International Affairs
Drones on the Border -- But Are They Effective?
New America Media, News Report, Posted: May 03, 2012
The Department of Homeland Security's use of nine domestic surveillance drones along the U.S. border has been costly and ineffective in stopping contraband or undocumented immigrants.
Categories: Ethnic Media Headlines, Immigration, Latino
Cuba Could Soon Allow Citizens Freedom of Travel
Univision News, News Report, Posted: May 03, 2012
Communist Cuba might soon give its citizens the freedom to travel outside the island, without seeking the government’s permission, the AP reports.
Categories: Ethnic Media Headlines, Immigration, International Affairs, Latin America, Latino
NY Dream Fund Is Not Enough
El Diario/La Prensa, Editorial, Posted: May 03, 2012
The State Assembly approved Tuesday the NY Dream Fund, a bill creating a private fund that helps undocumented students pay for college tuition.
Categories: Education, Ethnic Media Headlines, Immigration, Latino
Tags: nydreamfund
ICE Announces Minor Deportation Policy Shift for Secure Communities
Colorlines, News Report, Posted: May 03, 2012
Immigrants arrested for minor traffic violations won’t get flagged for possible deportation proceedings until after they’re convicted, immigration officials announced on Friday.
Categories: Ethnic Media Headlines, Immigration
Tags: Immigrants arrested for minor traffic violations won’t get flagged for possible deportation proceedings until after they’re convicted, immigration officials announced on Friday.
A View From Inside the Tea Party’s Voter Suppression Confab
Colorlines, News Report, Posted: May 03, 2012
Just two weeks ago a Rasmussen poll showed 64 percent of Americans believe voter fraud exists. This poll was a major hit with the folks at the pro-voter ID True the Vote conference held over the weekend in Houston.
Categories: Ethnic Media Headlines, Politics & Governance, Voter Suppression
Tags: fraud, houston, id, mitt, obama, romney, suppression, voter
Reputed Neo-Nazi Kills Four in Arizona
Arizona Republic, News Report, Posted: May 02, 2012
A border militia leader and reputed neo-Nazi shot and killed four people including a toddler, before committing suicide.
Categories: Arizona Watch, Ethnic Media Headlines, Immigration, Latino, War & Conflict
Tags: azbordermilitia, jasonjtready, jasonready, jtready, neonazi, neonaziborder
Work-Related Fatalities Remain High for Latino Workers
New America Media, News Report, Posted: May 02, 2012
The workplace fatality rate for Latino workers continues to be higher than the fatality rate for all U.S. workers, according to a new report released Wednesday by the AFL-CIO.
Categories: Economy, Ethnic Media Headlines, Immigration, Latino
Tags: aflciolatinoworkdeaths, deathonthejob, workfatalities, workrelatedfatalities
NY Loses Black Radio Station
The Root, News Report, Posted: May 02, 2012
The nation's largest radio market lost one of its two big black-music stations on Monday.
Categories: African American, Arts & Entertainment, Ethnic Media Headlines
Tags: blackradiostations, kissfm, MichaelBaisden, newyorkradiostations, TomJoyner
Marion Barry Yet to Apologize for Remarks About Filipino Nurses
Hyphen Magazine, News Report, Posted: May 02, 2012
Although Barry clarified his statement that UDC should be the premier nursing program that trains local residents to fill the nursing shortage, his explanation didn’t appease activists.
Categories: African American, Asian, Ethnic Media Headlines
Tags: americans, asian, barry, dc, education, marion, mayor, nurses, philippines, racism, treatment
Repatriation and Reburial of Ancient Remains Delayed
Indian Country Today Media Network, News Report, Posted: May 02, 2012
The fate of the nearly 10,000-year-old remains unearthed in 1976 during renovation work at the UCSD chancellor’s house are still undecided.
Categories: Ethnic Media Headlines, Indigenous, Religion
Tags: Kumeyaayindiantribes, Kumeyaayremains, nativeamericanremains, ucsdremains
The Politicians of Color Who Stand to Win Mitt Romney’s Veepstakes
Colorlines, News Report, Posted: May 02, 2012
Conventional wisdom holds that the vice president matters in the general election—which is why we’re smack dab in the middle of the frenzied “veepstakes."
Categories: Election 2012, Ethnic Media Headlines
Minneapolis schools will offer Spanish-language classrooms for native speakers next year
TC Daily Planet, News Report, Posted: May 02, 2012
In 2010 less than half of Minnesota’s English Language Learners graduated on time. The figure is similar for the state’s Hispanic students.
Categories: Education, Ethnic Media Headlines, Latino
Tags: bilingual, education, english, minnesota, native speaker, spanish, students
Protesters Smash, Paint-Bomb Businesses, Cars in San Francisco
Mission Local, News Report, Posted: May 01, 2012
A group of protesters vandalized dozens of businesses, cars and any property they came across as they marched through the Mission on Monday night.
Categories: Economy, Ethnic Media Headlines, Occupy Protests
Tags: march, may day, Mission, occupy, protest, vandalism, wall street
Where’s the Color in the Occupy Movement?
Colorlines, News Report, Posted: May 01, 2012
In 1886, 300,000 workers, a great number of them immigrants and anarchists, went on general strike across the United States. That day, they took another step in the long march toward an eight-hour workday that had started in the 1860’s and didn’t end until well into the 20th century.
Categories: Economy, Ethnic Media Headlines, Immigration
Tags: 99 percent, may, mayday, occupy, protest