Daily Journal, 9/1/20
“A just society holds people accountable for what they do; it does not punish them for what they look like or where they may have come from.”
Categorized in: Race and Civil Rights, Uncategorized
In response to the significant strife and pain America is suffering at this time, Leaders Forum is committed to support the African American community, and in particular Black Lives Matter. Leaders Forum will build on its community partnerships to address the challenges of racial and systemic injustice. Through its work, our thought leader c-suite members will continue to create opportunities to make positive impact and to strengthen and sustain bridges of understanding. Leaders Forum stands in solidarity with those on the front lines of struggle and recognizes the importance of unity, inclusion, and addressing racial injustice now and in the future.
Categorized in: Race and Civil Rights
Out of the 20-plus reporters who covered the presidential campaign for The New York Times, there were no Latinos or Asians and merely 2 were black. In the Sports department, there is only one Asian man, two Hispanics and no African-Americans among its 21 reporters. Also in the Styles section, every single writer is white.
Categorized in: Race and Civil Rights
In February, Airbnb host Tim Barker canceled on Dyne Suh, who drove through a snowstorm to get to his cabin in Big Bear, California. Baker said, “I wouldn’t rent to you if you were the last person on earth. One word says it all. Asian.”
Categorized in: Race and Civil Rights
This week, millions of Sikhs wearing vibrantly colored turbans parading to the sound of beating drums will commemorate a tradition centuries old. The Sikh celebration called Vaisakhi happens annually in mid-April. The origins of Vaisakhi stem from a spring harvest festival native to the Punjab region of South Asia, but more importantly marked as a religious significance for Sikhs. Sikhism is a monotheistic faith founded on the principles of equality, freedom of religion, and community service.
Categorized in: Race and Civil Rights