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Feb. 23 - March 1, 2001
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Profiles of five Asian Americans who are building coalitions with the black community
In recognition of Black History Month, AsianWeek presents profiles of five Asian Americans Bill Lann Lee, Butch Wing, Nobuko Miyamoto, Frank Wu and Akiyu Hatano all of whom have strengthened coalitions with the black community, proving that the racial divide can be a fine line.
In the following stories, Lee describes working with clients from the South in the 1970s, who reminded him of his own parents; Wing recalls campaigning for Jesse Jackson in Chinatown, hearing senior residents chant, Go Jesse, go; Miyamoto talks about the lessons she learned while working with the Black Panthers; Hatano reveals her passion for empowering African American youth at the charter school she helped found; and Wu shares his experiences as a person of color growing up in a Michigan suburb.
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Public Officials Learn
to R-E-S-P-E-C-T:
A public rally calls for an end to racial slurs among youth and public servants.
EEOC Sues Tow Company for Racist, Sexist Workplace:
Alleged discrimination against Asian Americans and African Americans.
Also in National and World News...
Candidates Racing for Spot in NY City Council
Census Disagreement Intensifies
Dear Former Internees, Youre High School Graduates Now
FBI Reverses Course in Ocean Shores
Aryan Nations Compound, Name Sold
New Jersey Senate Passes Revised Hate Crimes Law
Hate Crimes Against APAs Still Going Unreported
Escape from Sweatshop in American Samoa
Sweatshop in Nicaragua a Thorn in Globalizations Side
U.S. Shelters Suspected Arsonist in Okinawa
British Football Toughs Face Trial for Assault
Vijay Singh Wins Malaysian Open
Judge Grants Change of Venue for Colorado Rape Trial
Washington Journal: Black Like Us |
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Center for Torture Survivors Opens in San Jose:
Haven offered for those victimized by government and war.
Executive Order 9066 -- Day of Remembrance:
Bay Area community gathers for annual ritual.
Also in Bay Area and California News...
Blast from the Past: The Day of Remembrance.
Activists Mount Valentine Protest Against Commodification of Filipina Women.
Supes Roundup: Fair Time for All.
Political Potstickers: Remembering Roland Quan. |
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