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VideoCharles Murray to the Rescue of Failing Charter Schools
by Tammy Johnson on May 6 2010, 9:00AM
There are some people that the mainstream media just can’t get enough of. Case in point is Mr. Bell Curve himself, Charles Murray, whom the New York Times saw fit to give prime time op-ed space yesterday. Murray’s piece references…
Topics: Schools & Youth, The Compact
Holder’s Civil Rights Move Echoes ARC’s Compact for Racial Justice
by Tammy Johnson on September 2 2009, 11:06AM
Well, he’s done it now. First, Attorney General Eric Holder told the American public that they need to get real when it comes to race. And now he walks his talk by making the Department of Justice Civil Rights…
Topics: The Compact
Listen to Compact for Racial Justice Forum Call - Race in Review: The First 100 Days [AUDIO]
by Jorge Rivas on April 28 2009, 3:22PM
If you missed today’s Racial Justice Forum call ‘Race in Review: The First 100 Days’ you can listen to or download a recording below. Dowload MP3 A special thank you to today’s presenters: • Angela Glover Blackwell, PolicyLink • Tarso…
Topics: The Compact, Video & Multimedia
It’s Not too Late to Register, ‘Race in Review: The first 100 Days’ Tomorrow
by Jorge Rivas on April 27 2009, 11:00AM
As President Obama approaches the 100-day mark of his presidency his job approval ratings are higher than those of his most recent predecessors. But are we on the road for racial justice? What do you think? What is your assessment…
Topics: The Compact
Listen to Compact for Racial Justice Forum Call - Race & Recession [AUDIO]
by Jorge Rivas on April 15 2009, 9:39AM
If you missed yesterday’s Racial Justice Forum call on “Race & Recession” you can listen to or download a recording below. Dowload MP3 A special thank you to yesterday’s presenters: • Jose Garcia, Associate Director for Research and Policy, DEMOS…
Topics: The Compact, Video & Multimedia
Race & Recession: Median Earnings & Unemployment by Race
by Jorge Rivas on April 14 2009, 12:45PM
A special entry, part of the Race & Recession Compact Forum Call. The Numbers are grim during this recession for people of color. We have been feeling the impact of the downturn disproportionately because of the cumulative effects of structural…
Topics: Economy, The Compact
Tough Times Are Nothing New for Communities of Color
by Guest Columnist on April 14 2009, 11:00AM
by Jose Garcia (Editor’s Note: Jose, who is the Associate Director of Research and Policy at Demos, will be one of the featured speakers on today’s Compact Forum Call at 1pm PST/4pm EST. RSVP by clicking here.) via Demos The…
Topics: Economy, The Compact
It’s Not too Late to Register: Race and Recession Call Tomorrow
by Jorge Rivas on April 13 2009, 1:32PM
There is still time to register to tomorrow’s Race and Recession call. Don’t miss it. RSVP to Tuesday’s Compact Phone Forum: Race and Recession •Tuesday, April 14th, 1pm PST / 4pm EST Everybody’s saying that during economic crisis, we…
Topics: The Compact
Compact Phone Forum: Race and Recession
by Jorge Rivas on April 8 2009, 12:56PM
Everybody’s saying that during economic crisis, we can’t ask for anything extra. Racial analysis, immigrant rights, ending discrimination, raising the minimum wage, easing unionization are all considered “extras.” Yet, the economy can’t be rebuilt in a progressive way without…
Topics: The Compact
Listen to Compact for Racial Justice Forum Call - Race & Civil Rights [AUDIO]
by Jorge Rivas on April 1 2009, 2:39PM
If you missed yesterday’s Racial Justice Forum call on “Race & Civil Rights” you can listen to or download a recording below. Dowload MP3 A special thank you to yesterday’s presenters: • Hilary Shelton, Vice President of Policy and Advocacy…
Topics: The Compact, Video & Multimedia
Compact for Racial Justice Forum Call - Race & Civil Rights
by Jorge Rivas on March 25 2009, 9:40AM
Dial in to the bi-weekly series of conference calls hosted by the Applied Research Center What does the protection and expansion of civil rights during the Obama era look like? Find out Tuesday, March 31st. RSVP for Tuesday, March…
Topics: The Compact
Danny Glover joins ‘Accidental American’ authors in New Orleans talk on immigration [VIDEO]
by Megan Izen on March 12 2009, 2:00PM
RSVP: Compact for Racial Justice Race and Immigration forum call Last week I made my first trip to New Orleans for The Accidental American reception with Danny Glover, Rinku Sen and Fekkak Mamdouh. I’ve read and heard so many stories…
Topics: Immigration, The Compact
Compact for Racial Justice Forum Call - Race & Health [AUDIO]
by Jorge Rivas on March 3 2009, 4:15PM
If you missed today’s Racial Justice Forum call on “Race and Health” you can listen to or download a recording below. Dowload MP3 A special thank you to today’s presenters, you can find links to their organizations below. • Jill…
Topics: The Compact, Video & Multimedia
The Importance of Racial Impact Statements
by Jorge Rivas on February 2 2009, 2:47PM
A racial impact statement is an examination of the likely impacts of a policy proposal in order to minimize disparities and foster racial equity and inclusion. Ashley Nellis is one of the writers of the Criminal Justice paper in…
Topics: The Compact
Call into the Compact for Racial Justice Forums
by Jorge Rivas on February 2 2009, 1:04PM
The Applied Research is hosting a bi-weekly series of conference calls. Justice advocates on the Compact Forum calls will track the first 100 days of the Obama administration and shape plans to influence policy affecting racial justice.
Topics: Economy, The Compact
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