Posts belonging to Category 'ethnicity'

Millitary African American History Recognized

Tavis Smiley to Moderate Conversation on ‘Need’ for Black Agenda

Public Forum Also to Activate Black Participation in 2010 Census
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Some noted Black leaders recently have suggested publicly that President Obama does not need to focus on Black issues. In response to mounting evidence showing African Americans are disproportionately lagging behind on all economic indicators despite assertions of a so-called [...]

Experience Authentic Native American Culture in Scottsdale, AZ

Experience Authentic Native American Culture in Scottsdale

Eighth Season of Free Native American Performances Exhibits Arizona’s Diversity
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Take an unforgettable journey through the vivid First Nations of Arizona and North America with the eighth season of Native Trails, presented by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation and produced by the Scottsdale Center [...]

American Jewish World Service Creates Fund to Promote Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Rights in Uganda

American Jewish World Service Creates Fund to Promote Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Rights in Uganda
NEW YORK, Jan. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — In response to egregious human rights violations against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals in Uganda, American Jewish World Service (AJWS) has established the URGENT LGBT UGANDA FUND.The fund will support Ugandan grassroots [...]

In the Year of Our Lord, 2010

PHILADELPHIA, PA / DECEMBER 31, 2009 / DIVERSE NEWS- A.D. or Anno Domini, means, In the Year of Our Lord, I know, you may have thought it meant, After Death. But yes, this is what it is. Many countries, including Moscow and dozens of other countries around the world are already celebrating 2010, which is [...]

Ethnic Discrimination at Philly’s Family Court

By Josh Truman
PHILADELPHIA, PA / DECEMBER 12, 2009 / DIVERSE NEWS — With the exterior having an almost White House look next to its twin, the Free Library, Philly’s family court, along with its terrazzo flooring and marble accents, gives you the ‘feeling’ of a place of honor. But it has its politics like every [...]

Tiger Woods taking hiatus from golf

By Tiger Woods
I am deeply aware of the disappointment and hurt that my infidelity has caused to so many people, most of all my wife and children. I want to say again to everyone that I am profoundly sorry and that I ask forgiveness. It may not be possible to repair the damage I’ve [...]

Sec. of Defense Gates on Ft. Hood Murders

American Indian College Fund 20th Anniversary Flame of Hope Gala Set for 6 p.m. October 28

DENVER, Oct. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The 14th annual American Indian College Fund (the Fund) Flame of Hope Gala, celebrating the Fund’s 20th anniversary, will be held at the Seawell Grand Ballroom at the Denver Center of the Performing Arts in Denver, Colorado on Wednesday, October 28. The event will raise funds for student scholarships.
A press [...]

Mexican immigrants are already Americans

By Josh Truman
PHILADELPHIA, PA / 20091018 / DIVERSE NEWS / — With immigration and illegal immigration having dominated the news for a few years now, there is a common mistake of how most latinos, especially Mexicans, are portrayed.
We hear the plight of Mexicans coming over the border, working under the table, but one truth is [...]