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U.S. Diplomacy Put to Test With UN Race Conference

UN Race Conference Acts as Diplomacy Test for Obama Administration
The Obama administration will set the tone for U.S. international diplomacy in the next four years by possibly boycotting this year’s UN race conference. LA Times.

Obama Understands Holder, Takes Different Approach
President Obama responded to Attorney General Holder’s language about race in the US stating his support for a race-silent approach to solving economic, health care and education issues. AFP.

Stimulus Jobs Accessible For All Americans?
Immigration advocates warn that conservative think tanks are using job statistics for undocumented workers as a scare tactic to prevent immigrants from stimulus plan benefits. USA Today.

College Advisory Websites Touch on Race Too
Online college advisory discussion boards are perpetuating racial stereotypes for prospective students nationwide. LA Times.

Posted at 10:45 AM, Mar 09, 2009 in News | Permalink | View Comments