In this Issue
Although interracial marriage in the United States has been fully legal in all U.S. states since the 1967 Supreme Court decision that deemed anti-miscegenation laws unconstitutional, interracial couples continue to face opposition today. In Louisiana, a justice of the peace refused to issue a marriage license to an interracial couple saying his “main concern is for the children.” Gov. Bobby Jindal is calling for the justice’s dismissal. In other news, immigrant rights activists are calling on U.S. retailers to stop selling two controversial "Illegal Alien" costumes that have surfaced for Halloween, saying the outfits are an attack on illegal immigrants. Others, such as William Gheen, the president of Americans for Legal Immigration, call the reaction unfounded. "The only people getting upset are the hyper-sensitive, over-politically correct, pro-amnesty, illegal alien-supporting nuts," said Gheen. Continue below for more Diversity in the News.
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Justice Stands by Refusal to Give Interracial Couple License to Wed
CNN
Immigrant Activists Call Out ‘Illegal Alien’ Costumes
CNN
What Women Want Now – The State of the American Woman
TIME
Women’s Wages Outpaced Men’s During Recession
The Wall Street Journal
Census Gets Some Latino Help and Needs It
The Washington Post
All-Male Colleges Cracks Down on Cross-Dressing
CNN
Letterman and the Diversity Issue
The Washington Post
Do Elite Private Colleges Discriminate Against Asian Students?
U.S. News & World Report
Stagnant Prices Prevent Social Security Increase
The Washington Post
AARP Says Its Chore is Educating Members on Bill’s Benefits
The New York Times
Smithsonian to Open Evolution Hall, Launch Faith Dialogue
USA TODAY
Thousands Protest Abortion in Spain
CNN
Latino in America: Premieres Oct. 21 & 22
CNN
Harvard Hopes New Hire Can Mend Fences
The Boston Globe
In California, a Fight Against Faux Disabilities and Fake Permits
The New York Times
Judge Refuses to Toss Suit Challenging Prop 8
San Francisco Chronicle
Hispanic Market Part of DNA of MLS
ESPN
Member Spotlight
Sodexo Reinforces Actions to Increase Women's Representation with the Creation of the Sodexo Women`s International Forum for Talent (SWIFT)
Business Wire
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The wages of the typical woman who had a job during the worst recession in decades rose faster than those of the typical man, new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show. Over the past two years, the wages of the median woman—at the statistical middle—rose 3.2% when adjusted for inflation. Wages of the median man rose 2%. Minority men were particularly hard hit, while minority women and highly educated women of all races did better. (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Diversity Holidays
In October, the United States observes the following:
: • National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
• National Disability Employment Awareness Month
• National Italian American Heritage Month
• Polish American Heritage Month
October 6–25 is Círio de Nazaré (Brazil), one of the world’s largest celebrations honoring the Virgin Mary.
On October 25, Mother-In-Law Day is observed in the United States.
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