Word: fasted
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Their 18th century exodus from Nova Scotia was immortalized in the overwrought poetry of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Now their cuisine has become democratized into a culinary cliche as even fast-food restaurants offer ersatz renditions of jambalaya and gumbo. Yes, the Cajuns have shouldered their share of suffering. But are these injustices enough to transform the 250,000 descendants of the original Acadian settlers in Louisiana into a minority group eligible for state affirmative-action programs designed for blacks...
Although the key factor in the success of the Crimson crews is the talent and commitment of the rowers, Parker and the coaching staff have played a major role in forming these legions of rowers into a solid core of fast boats...
Women administrators interviewed last week say they do no think they have been discriminated against during their Harvard careers. But they add that Harvard still has a long way to go to meet its affirmative action goals and the University may not be moving fast enough...
...many faculty members say that no matter what Harvard does, the University will have difficulty filling posts with minorities because the demand exceeds the supply. Although the number of minorities receiving Ph.Ds is rising, it is still not increasing as fast as the demand for Black, Hispanic and other underrpresented scholars...
...workings of urban culture, Wolfe has drawn criticism for his treatment of minorities. Wolfe writes with palpable terror as his hero and mistress take a wrong turn and are forced to drive through a minority neighborhood. Some would call this telling it like it is, but the writer Howard Fast, for one, felt obliged to write to The New York Times to tell of his car breaking down in the South Bronx--and the helpful assistance he received from local residents...