Arizona
Tucson’s ethnic studies stems from desegregation decree
May 20, 2010The courses and curriculum banned by Republican Gov. Jan Brewer were originally created to help settle a race discrimination lawsuit in the 1970s.
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Undocumented and unafraid: Immigrant youth sit-in in Arizona
May 18, 2010Five immigrant youth wearing graduation caps and gowns staged a peaceful sit-in Monday at the Tucson, Ariz., offices of Republican Sen. John McCain urging him to sponsor legislation that would open a path to legalization for...
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Freedom Ride brings solidarity to Arizona
May 17, 2010DALLAS - A busload of Texans traveled to Phoenix to help build the nationwide movement against Arizona's anti-immigrant law.
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At California’s Capitol, panel sheds light on immigration issues
May 11, 2010SACRAMENTO - The California State Capitol was the site of a unique conference on immigration reform, with testimony on Arizona's new law, NAFTA, and problems of students and workers.
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Fraternity of Martin Luther King Jr. to boycott Arizona
May 10, 2010In response to the anti-immigrant Arizona law, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, known as the oldest, integrated and historically black Greek-lettered organization in the world, recently announced it will boycott the state and relocate its 104th anniversary...
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