Indigenous Australians

Examples of Anti-Jewish Incidents in Schools

Swastikas, Slurs and Torment in Town’s Schools
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/08/nyregion/swastikas-slurs-and-torment-in-towns-schools.html?pagewanted=all&_r=3&

For some Jewish students in the Pine Bush Central School District in New York State, attending public school has been nothing short of a nightmare. They tell of hearing anti-Semitic epithets and nicknames, and horrific jokes about the Holocaust.

The mother, Sherri E., 48, asked her daughter to draw what she had seen, and realized it was a swastika. The mother testified that during a subsequent meeting, the elementary school principal at the time, Steve Fisch, agreed to talk with the boys but added: “What’s the big deal? They didn’t aim it towards her.” Mr. Fisch, in his deposition, denies saying that. 

Establishing a Town-wide Coordinating Committee in Wake of Anti-Semitic Incidents

http://www.thebedfordcitizen.org/2014/04/03/establishing-a-town-wide-coordinating-committee-in-wake-of-anti-semitic-incidents/

Sills opened the meeting with a review of recent events, which he characterized as both “disappointing and exciting.”  Disappointing and disturbing was the fact that swastikas have continued to appear in various places in the high school, most recently on Tuesday.  On  more positive note, Principal Turner informed the group that students at the high school are “stepping up” and actively exploring a variety of ways to respond.

Racist War on Drugs

Ethan Nadlemann argues that the prohibition of countless drugs have consistently racist underpinnings. Nadelmann is the Executive Director for the Drug Policy Alliance.

Scroll down for transcript:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wONAqaxgIoo#t=217

World Down Syndrome Awareness Day is on 3/21

3/21 because Down Syndrome is caused by 3 copies of chromosome 21

Black Woman Poses As White Women – Suddenly Jobs/Calls Come Rolling In

Black Woman Poses As White Women – Suddenly Jobs/Calls Come Rolling In http://samuel-warde.com/2013/06/black-woman-poses-as-white-women-suddenly-jobscalls-come-rolling-in-video/
David Packman, along with is own personal tale of discrimination, reports on a story of a young black woman who experienced racial discrimination during a two-year job search.
Yolanda Spiviey, applied for 300+ jobs, to no avail. With ten years of experience in the insurance industry, she decided to go back to college and finish her degree thinking that would help. Still nothing.  So Yolanda Spivey decided to try something different. She decided to apply — as white woman. And she got completely different results.

Elder Activity

While this is a great representation of our country - Who's voice is it missing? http://www.anagalanphoto.com/index.php/photographs/vivre-la-vie

"According to Ana Galan’s artist statement, “The concept depicts the two contrary principles: masculine and feminine, which are found in an embrace as a symbol of the partnership, the union and belonging. The coniferous landscapes represent the power of vital force, of immortality.” So why wait until retirement to do the things you’ve always wanted to? Enjoy life today! See more on this project and more on her website."

True Colors (20/20 Special)

This video (in two parts) is an "oldie, but goody" where two men, trained to present themselves similarly, test different real life situations.  Will they be treated the same (or not)?