Word: racisms
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...will not, ever come to believe that idealism is a bad thing. There is nothing wrong in believing and wanting to improve the situation of those around us. Of course, I am not blind to the social realities of racism, sexism and cultural misunderstandings; if I were, I do not think that I would have ever chosen to volunteer in the first place...
Others also cited racism as the impetus behind the proposition...
...Proposition 209] denies the fact that sexism and racism exist," said Veronica Terriquez '97, the co-chair of Latinas Unidas. "The average Latina woman with a college degree earns the same salary as a white man without a college degree...
Felipe Agredano, a Divinity School student who led the invocation, said the proposition shows that racism persists in the United States...
...like one; his primary win was decisive and unexpected (an unknown over a city councilwoman). Well spoken, educated and charismatic, Antoine says he is fiscally conservative and socially progressive, part of a "new generation" of legislators. In a district that's 41% African American, his willingness to talk about racism gives him a chance to build broad support needed to win this district...