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Today’s Love: South Asian Americans Share Impact of 9/11
by Bryan Gerhart on September 9 2011, 6:00PM
Three thousand miles away from Ground Zero, the South Asian Network of Southern California opened a space for community dialogue and healing.
Topics: Celebrate Love
Headed Back to Class? We’ve Got Songs to Start the School Year Off Right
by Bryan Gerhart on September 2 2011, 9:00AM
Whether you’re nostalgic for your playground days or worrying about how to pay back student loans, we’ve got a playlist that will help ease you into another school year.
Topics: Arts & Culture, Back to School
Report: Bullying Stunts Academic Performance of Kids of Color
by Bryan Gerhart on August 25 2011, 9:13AM
Now, advocates and parents search for answers.
Topics: Bullying, Schools & Youth
Flo Kennedy Loved Activism, Justice — And Wordplay
by Bryan Gerhart on August 24 2011, 5:00PM
Flo Kennedy, the feminist, Civil Rights advocate, lawyer, and activist passed away more than 10 years ago, but time still hasn’t caught up to where she was when she left.
Topics: Celebrate Love
Beyond Music, Nick Ashford Impressed His Peers With Love
by Bryan Gerhart on August 23 2011, 2:52PM
The celebrated musician passed away at the age of 69.
Topics: Celebrate Love
Feds Probe Los Angeles Sheriff Racial Profiling in White Suburbs
by Bryan Gerhart on August 23 2011, 10:51AM
Antelope Valley deputies are accused of profiling and harassing public housing residents in an effort to chase away a growing black and Latino population.
Topics: Criminal Justice, Economy
Nivea Apologizes for Ad Telling Black Men to ‘Re-civilize’ Themselves
by Bryan Gerhart on August 19 2011, 9:49AM
The company’s “Re-civilize yourself” campaign rightfully struck a chord.
Topics: Media
Bollywood Legend Shammi Kapoor’s Love for the Limelight Lives On
by Bryan Gerhart on August 16 2011, 4:23PM
The pioneering actor passed away recently at age 79.
Topics: Celebrate Love
Herman Cain’s Campaign Days Are Numbered
by Bryan Gerhart on August 16 2011, 3:26PM
According to a former staffer, Cain’s presidential hopes might have been influenced more by the glory than the job description.
Topics: Politics
Black Journalists Scold BBC for ‘Stunning Lack of Sensitivity’ in London Riots
by Bryan Gerhart on August 16 2011, 2:44PM
The scathing letter says the world’s largest news network should have a better analysis around race.
Topics: London Riots, Media
Hate Crimes Against Latinos Are on the Rise in California
by Bryan Gerhart on August 16 2011, 10:00AM
But in tough economic times when scapegoating is too easy, what are lawmakers doing to stop it?
Topics: Immigration
Filipina Grandma Reads ‘Go The F*ck To Sleep’
by Bryan Gerhart on August 15 2011, 3:24PM
Imagine your grandma read you the summer’s most profane children’s book. Yeah, we love it, too.
Topics: Celebrate Love
Arizona Border Fence Causes Flood and Self-Destructs—as Predicted
by Bryan Gerhart on August 12 2011, 5:30PM
Environmental experts had warned Border Patrol that the fence would cause flooding and threaten local wildlife, among other things. Homeland Security ignored the experts on this issue, too.
Topics: Immigration
Quick Retribution in London Threatens Due Process for Thousands
by Bryan Gerhart on August 12 2011, 3:52PM
Prime Minister David Cameron has vowed to ignore “phony concerns about human rights.” The courts appear to be eagerly taking his cue.
Topics: Global Affairs, London Riots
Whole Foods Denies Caving to Right-Wing Pressure During Ramadan
by Bryan Gerhart on August 12 2011, 10:10AM
The chain’s unprecedented campaign to mark Ramadan with a line of foods that meet Islamic dietary laws turned ugly when it appeared to back down in the face of anti-Muslim bloggers.
Topics: Media
New York’s Queer APIs Shower for Love
by Bryan Gerhart on August 11 2011, 6:04PM
The Big Apple stands up for Hong Kong’s queer community.
Topics: Celebrate Love
Does Al Jazeera’s American Debut Give Hope For Media Diversity?
by Bryan Gerhart on August 3 2011, 11:18AM
“It’s very easy for people to get lulled into a false sense of ‘us vs. them,’ ” says Free Press’ Dave Saldana, “when it’s you and me talking about them and not you and me talking with them.”
Topics: Media
Study: Undocumented Students’ Jarring Transition to Workforce
by Bryan Gerhart on August 2 2011, 10:21AM
As students lobby for the second half of the California DREAM Act, which would give undocumented residents access to financial aid, a new study shows how complicated achievement can be in the land of opportunity.
Topics: Immigration, Schools & Youth
Latina Moms Show Love for Their LGBT Kids
by Bryan Gerhart on July 28 2011, 5:56PM
Follow this series of three incredible woman who show the true power of acceptance.
Topics: Celebrate Love
Goodwin Liu’s CA Supreme Court Nod Could Mean Big Win For Civil Rights
by Bryan Gerhart on July 28 2011, 10:10AM
But that doesn’t mean the law professor’s appointment sits well with everyone. Even some progressives.
Topics: Politics
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