January 2012
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Jan 31st
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Mee Moua to Lead the Asian American Justice Center
The Board of Directors of the Asian American Justice Center (AAJC), a member of the Asian American Center for Advancing Justice (Advancing Justice), has named Mee Moua as president and executive director of one of the nation’s premier civil rights organizations. On March 19, Moua will succeed Karen K. Narasaki, who announced in June she is stepping down after 20 years of service. “The...
Jan 25th
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My "Strongly Worded Letter" to Bank of America →
maryschmidt: January 18, 2012 Dear Bank of America, Walking through the front door of our house with tears in our eyes after a coach unfairly cut us from a sports team or a teacher treated us badly, my mom would always threaten that she was going to write him or her, a strongly worded…
Jan 22nd
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Walk, Don't Run, To Red Tails →
dreamhampton1: Today is the day the future of big budget Black filmmaking hangs in the balance. According to George Lucas at least. After spending about 555 million adjusted for inflation dollars to make his 6 installments of Star Wars, Lucas has now vowed to abandon half a billion budgets forever…
Jan 21st
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Jan 19th
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Barack Obama writes Betty White on her 90th...
think-progress: You look so fantastic and full of energy, I can’t believe you’re 90 years old. In fact, I don’t believe it. That’s why I’m writing to ask if you will be willing to produce a copy of your long-form birth certificate. Thanks. Happy Birthday, no matter how old you are. Betty White’s response? 
Jan 18th
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