Hate Crimes
November 14, 2008
- According to a recent FBI report, the overall rate of hate crimes in the U.S. has declined for the last four years -- except for attacks on Hispanics. Violence and vandalism directed against Latinos has grown by 40% since 2003. Proof of this disturbing trend was made painfully clear by an incident in Long Island, New York on November 8th. Marcello Dusero, age 38, was beaten and stabbed to death ...
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November 2, 2008
- On Wednesday October 29th, I had the privilege of addressing the students at Columbia College Chicago on the Latino experience in America as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. My appearance was arranged by the college’s Director of Latino Cultural Affairs, Daniel Aranda. Columbia prepares its students to be professional communicators and as part of that mission exposes them to a diverse range of ...
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February 21, 2008
- Five years ago I was living in a wonderful apartment. Separated from Hans and living with roommates. A young woman who is an English teacher at San Francisco's prestigious Lowell High School and a woman who used to curate at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. It was a wonderful huge place. Wonderful backyard that produced plums and lemons. A kitchen to die for. My room was always ...
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