Georgia, oh Georgia, why do you want to be Arizona? I said, Georgia, why this new law, HB 87? It’s about as bad as Arizona’s SB1070. Your governor, Nathan Deal, tried unsuccessfully for years to end birthright citizenship when he … Continued
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Bigots on the Radio
“They say you better listen to the voice of reason But they don’t give you any choice ’cause they think that it’s treason So you had better do as you are told You better listen to the radio . . … Continued
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The Race Exhibit
Race is a myth, but we persist in believing. That’s one lesson from Race: Are We So Different?, a national touring exhibit sponsored by the American Anthropological Association. There is no biological difference between races. “All skin colors, whether light … Continued
Immigration
Keep the Classroom Door Open
50 years ago, 4 students in Greensboro sat down at a lunch counter and helped spark a movement across North Carolina to end segregation in our state. Let us be inspired by their courage. Students can make a difference. But … Continued
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White Supremacist Plans Foiled in Charlotte
The racist journal and website, American Renaissance, won’t be able to check-in to Charlotte. This week, the Sheraton Hotel in Charlotte, NC canceled the groups reservation for its national conference scheduled for next month. American Renaissance, a publication and website … Continued
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The Dream Generation
Have you met the next generation? They are dreamers. Young people all around the country are organizing and participating in democracy. They are young. They are political. And many are undocumented. When they were kids, their parents brought them to … Continued
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NC City Silences Anti-Immigrant Groups
A city stopped some anti-immigrant hate. Let’s celebrate! This past Monday in Durham, North Carolina, the City Council voted on whether the Matricula Consular (issued by the Mexican government) is a valid form of ID. Anti-immigrant groups, including ALIPAC, NC … Continued
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Vote or Your Neighbor May Disappear
If we don’t vote, some of us may disappear. That may sound extreme but consider the words of Jim Pendergraph, running for County Commissioner in my town: “If you don’t have enough evidence to charge someone criminally but you think … Continued
Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Tongues
The media needs to feature more pro-immigrant voices. Recently, my local newspaper published a letter that blamed immigrants for our economic woes. I wrote a response where I pointed out that undocumented people pay taxes and contribute to the economy. … Continued
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Lady Liberty and the Dream Act
Call your Senators (202.224.3121) and say, “Vote for the Dream Act!” Why? The time is now! Please listen to the following message from Lady Liberty: