Excerpt from The Diversity Speaker Newsletter
April 6, 2011 § Leave a comment
Writing as Guest Author to Maura Cullen’s ‘The Diversity Speaker Newsletter,’ Brian Shimamoto discussed the issues regarding the lack of conversation when it comes to responding to discriminatory behavior. In particular, Shimamoto’s piece in the newsletter makes reference to the YouTube video which went viral of which a UCLA student made racist and bigoted anti-Asian commentary. This video was made a few hours after the devastating earthquake in Japan, and so the reponses made towards this student were quite violent, discriminatory, and hateful in themselves. Brian uses this example to discuss the problem of increasing hate, racism, sexism, and bigotry within retaliation. Its a good read.
News: Massive Earthquake rocks Japan and Pacific waters
March 11, 2011 § Leave a comment
Please put your thoughts, prayers, and good wishes towards Japan and its people as breaking news strikes about the massive 8.8/8.9 earthquake causing tsunami storms to hit the coast.
To keep up to date on the recent weather phenomenon, check out the following links. Also, watch for warnings for the Pacific waters surrounding Hawaii and its islands as waters continue to stir.
Happy International Women’s Day!
March 8, 2011 § Leave a comment
Today marks the 100th milestone of International Women’s Day!
Don’t know what International Women’s Day is? Click here!