Texas Fraternity To Throw Racist Theme Event

Put forth by XicanoPwr

Oct 02

More racist theme parties, here we go again. I received an email informing that a UT Austin fraternity is planning to have a “Cholo/Ghetto Mexican” Rush Event where participants are to dress up and act as “Cholos” or “Ghetto Mexicans.” (h/t to Luissana Santibanez)

Attn Compas/os –
A UT Austin fraternity is planning to have a “Cholo/Ghetto [...]

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Immigration and The Complexities of Diversity

Put forth by XicanoPwr

Aug 22

When people uproot themselves, all people – immigrant and US-born – yearn to maintain security, stability, and dignity in their new communities, especially if the environment is unfamiliar and hostile. This endeavor is as old as human history. In a recent study that has received significant media attention, Robert Putnam, author of “Bowling Alone,” found [...]

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