Wednesday, July 9, 2008

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Getting Beyond Race

Editorial by Mortimer B. Zuckerman more >>

Indian Community at New Mexico Reports Attacks

The University of New Mexico India Students Association alleged that more than 20 of its male members were attacked by a single, unidentified man, the Daily Lobo reports. An official from the Albuquerque Police Department said that the force is stretched thin and that the attacks were probably not hate crimes. more >>

Antigay Slurs Aren't So Outmoded

Jerry Lewis incident reveals that prejudice is alive and well. more >>

Students Dismayed Over Possible Maryland Hate Crime

A University responds to the appearance of a noose on campus. more >>

Boise State Student Who Faked a Hate Crime Against Himself Summoned to Court

A Boise State University student who police say admitted he made up a report of a violent antigay hate crime against himself—but not until after the report inspired hundreds to march in two campus vigils—could now face court action. In November, the student had said a white male used antigay expletives and knocked him unconscious; he had cuts and bruises to prove it. more >>

After Proposition 2, a 'New Edge' to Racial Harassment

Racial slurs and hate speech aren't new at the University of Michigan. But since the state voted yes on Proposition 2, an affirmative action ban, they've gotten a "new edge," the university's dean of students told the Michigan Daily. more >>

Hate Crime Season, Hate Crime Awareness Season Coincide

At Lehigh, students who live in what is informally known as the "black house" discovered a skinned animal carcass on their front steps this weekend. Meanwhile, at Northeastern, an African American studies professor released the tape of a disturbing voicemail he received in late September. more >>

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