New America Media: Race

LA Koreans Protest Racist Remarks on Popular Radio Show

Pacific Citizen, News Report, Posted: Feb 09, 2012

Korean Americans in Los Angeles are protesting what they say were racist remarks by the hosts of a popular local radio show.

Asian American Lawmakers Urge End to Hazing in Military

New America Media, News Analysis, Summer Chiang, Posted: Feb 08, 2012

Bullying and hazing-type activities -- routine for the most part in the military -- could have contributed to two recent deaths of Asians in the services. It has certainly raised demands for better cultural-sensitivity training in the military.

Study: California Women “Falling Behind”—and Held Back by Budget Cuts

New America Media, News Report, Zaineb Mohammed, Posted: Feb 03, 2012

A new report shows that California’s younger and older women have been especially hit by the recession and are being held back even more by state budget cuts.

L.A. Hispanics Say Local Gym Conditions Discriminatory

New America Media, News Report, José Luis Sierra, Posted: Feb 02, 2012

Hispanic gym goers in Los Angeles say a nationwide fitness chain failed to maintain health standards in clubs where a majority of members are Latino.

Don Cornelius Dead: Why Soul Train Will Never Leave America's Station

New America Media, News Report, Earl Ofari Hutchinson, Posted: Feb 01, 2012

NAM contributor Earl Ofari Hutchinson reflects on the legacy of Soul Train host and creator Don Cornelius, found dead Wednesday in an apparent suicide.

Segregation Is Down. Great News, Right?

The Root, News Analysis, John McWhorter, Posted: Feb 01, 2012

According to a new report, segregation levels for African Americans across the country have reached historic lows.

African Americans in Dallas Target Korean Business

Korea Daily, News Report, Gwang-lip Moon, Posted: Jan 30, 2012

African Americans in south Dallas have been protesting a Korean-run gas station there for racially charged remarks by the owner.

As Eldercare Grows, So Do Labor Battles

Investigative Reporting Workshop , News Report, Michael Lawson, Posted: Jan 26, 2012

Aging boomers will heighten demand for eldercare, and poor pay and job conditions are prompting unions to organize home care and nursing home workers.