Communities
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Toxic Wastes More Likely To Be Near Latinos and Asians, SoCal Study Finds
A New UC Irvine (UCI) study found that Latinos and Asians in Southern California are disproportionately exposed to toxic waste sites.
Looking at 3000 census tracts in six heavily populated, ethnically diverse Southern California counties between 1990 and 2000, researchers found that neighborhoods with a higher percentage of Latinos or Asians were more likely to be near toxic waste sites than those populated by more whites or African-Americans.
Date of first Azine posting:07/30/2010 -
Victory for Boston Asian American Voting Rights!
Press Release from CPA Boston
After two years of lobbying and advocacy, the bill for Chinese and Vietnamese bilingual ballots in the City of Boston has been passed by both houses of the Massachusetts Legislature. The bill now awaits the signature of Governor Deval Patrick, who has promised to sign the bill. It would take in affect in January 2011.
Date of first Azine posting:07/22/2010 -
Boston Chinatown Looking at the Future of Libraries
For over sixty years, Boston Chinatown was denied a public library, typifying the historic lack of public services to Chinese enclaves. This editorial appeared in Sampan Newspaper in April. It outlines this history as well as community mobilizing and co-operative efforts to compensate.
by Suzanne Lee
Amidst the debate over branch library closings, people should remember the experience of Chinatown.
Date of first Azine posting:05/28/2010 -
Back to Square One after School Investigation in South Philadelphia High School Attacks
from Helen's blog in Young Philly Politicsby Helen GymIt’s hard to look at the findings of the District’s independent investigation into the December 3rd violence at South Philadelphia High School without significant shock and outrage.Date of first Azine posting:03/11/2010 -
AAU Takes Anti-Casino Fight to Harrisburg
Asian Americans United and the Philadelphia Anti-Casino Coalition took their battle to Harrisburg, the capital of Pennsylvania. They organized busloads of people to attend a state Gaming Control Board hearing around the proposed Foxwoods Casino in Philadelphia. At the hearing, AAU and Coalition members were allowed to speak, but the Board still kept the project alive. However it continues to fine the developers for delays and threaten the project’s gambling license. The Board has also asked for more documentation around finances from developers.
Date of first Azine posting:03/03/2010 -
CSU Monterey Bay Attempts to Revive Salinas Chinatown Area
Salinas' Chinatown was a 12-block area cut off from the rest of the city by railroad tracks that has long disappeared. The Chinatown area is just to the northeast of Old Town Salinas, across Market Street and the railroad tracks.
Date of first Azine posting:12/13/2009 -
Los Angeles Metro Agrees to Explore Alternative Build Option in Little Tokyo
By Nalea J. Ko, Reporter
Pacific Citizen
Published November 20, 2009Reposted under an exchange agreement with Pacific Citizen
Date of first Azine posting:12/08/2009 -
Oakland APAs Fight to Keep ‘Offensive’ Bar Out of their Neighborhood
This article is being reposted under an agreement with Pacific Citizen
Date of first Azine posting:10/26/2009 -
Charges against Bronx Southeast Asians Dismissed
Over the course of this year, there has been increasing police harassment of Southeast Asian residents in Devoe Park, a public space on University Avenue and Fordham Road in the Bronx. Between July and August, over 20 Southeast Asian residents were targeted and were arrested or given meritless summons on allegations that they were loitering or gambling in the park. For some residents who were arrested, they were held for several nights without access to translation, phone calls or food. For others, their money was confiscated and not returned when they were released.
Date of first Azine posting:10/19/2009
