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Chinese
Demonstrate In Support for Detainees
From World Journal
Chinese immigrants marched against the ongoing detention of
Middle Eastern immigrants since 9/11.
Day
of Sorrow and Remembrance
From Nowy Dziennik
Polish residents of New York City reflect on how September
11 changed their lives and outlook.
Turban
Trouble?
From Indian Express
A Sikh police officer asks to be allowed to wear his turban
on the job, and keep his beard.
From
Tokyo To The Great White Way
From Asahi News
Japan's leading musical and stage actors and actresses donate
their time and artistic talents to help steer New York City's
theater industry through challenging times.
Overburdened
Court Interpreters
Get Help
From World Journal
A new Asian American group is created to push for more translation
services in the court.
New
ID, New Hope
From El Diario
With an updated ID card, Mexican immigrants gain benefits
and incite criticism.
Latinos
Flex Muscle At The Polls
From Hoy
Between 1999 and 2000 the number of Latinos that registered
to vote increased 46 percent.
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Dignity
For Domestic Workers
From Gotham Gazette
New legislation calls for employers to sign contracts that
improve the rights of nannies, babysitters, housekeepers and
elderly caregivers.
Fooling
Around The Globe
From Gotham Gazette
April Fool's Day is popular among many immigrant communities.
The tradition of making jokes and playing hoaxes on April
1 is celebrated in countries throughout the world.
Louima
Watch
From Haitian Times
Immigrant groups and activists keep an eye on police in the
Louima case.
Primaries
No More
From Noticias del Tiempo
New York State Senator Olga Mendez faces criticism after saying
that she deserves to be re-elected without the primaries.
La
Pena del Bronx Closed
From Noticias del Mundo
Police shut down Bronx Community Center for illegal activities.
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