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Is It a Sin to Be White? “To fight racism, Catholics must hunger for justice like we do for the Eucharist.” This was the headline of a joint editorial piece published on America, the Jesuit magazine, upon the aftermath of a week’s worth of mob protest, extensive looting, and the disintegration of public law and order. In just a few words, the struggle for justice—whether in the form of peaceful protest displayed by the late Martin Luther King, Jr., or the uncontrolled mob chaos and property destruction taking place in every major city across America—became morally just, despite the former...

Cinco De Mayo celebrations that require Mexican passports for participants? How about a jazz festival that requires multi-generational parentage proving that one’s ancestors indeed came from Africa? Are these what we can expect from future events on the campus of CalState University San Bernardino? Sure, by now, you’re scoffing at such concepts. But the powwow that takes place next weekend on the campus requires vendors to provide tribal ID cards, no matter what they are selling. Is that Indian Coca Cola that they’re selling? Dancers and drums are also required to provide tribal identification to participate in the $138,000 prize...

NFL clubs to promote diversity program (Dec. 20, 2002) -- NFL clubs will implement a comprehensive program to promote diversity in their coaching and front office ranks based upon recommendations of the NFL Committee on Workplace Diversity, the NFL announced. The Committee, appointed by NFL Commissioner Tagliabue on Oct. 31, reviewed its recommendations in a series of conference calls with owners on Dec. 19 and 20. The Committee's recommendations include: Early interview opportunities for playoff coaches. A commitment to interview minority head coaching candidates. Establishment of a coordinator/assistant head coach career data bank. Expanded training and development programs. Expanded internships....