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Sharing information at the intersection of race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, age, ability and so forth. Knowledge opens minds to acceptance
The U. S. Congress passed the #Chinese Exclusion Act in 1882, prohibiting further #Chinese immigration.
February 13, 2026 at 5:35 AM
#Haitian Americans often believe that only traditional healers have the knowledge and skills to treat particular illnesses so that it does not make sense to take these complaints to an American doctor.
February 13, 2026 at 5:09 AM
Early #Laotian immigrants included former government administrators, soldiers from the royal army, and shopkeepers.
February 13, 2026 at 5:01 AM
some #Ethiopian youths have turned to drugs, crime, and gang membership in Los Angeles and Washington D.C.
February 13, 2026 at 4:44 AM
In 1614 John Rolfe successfully harvested tobacco in Jamestown, Virginia, ensuring the colonies success
February 13, 2026 at 4:30 AM
#Mexican American lawmakers have supported the creation of the federal Fair Employment Practices Commission, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and the subsequent series of civil rights and affirmative action legislation
February 13, 2026 at 4:15 AM
#Haitian Americans also maintain contact with a network of friends and neighbors. This network enables them to know what is happening around their communities and to help each other
February 13, 2026 at 3:50 AM
Many #Chilean American immigrants were political exiles who, as a group, were well-educated and highly-skilled. After a short period of adjustment, most became highly successful professionals in a variety of fields
February 13, 2026 at 3:40 AM
Some #Grenadian visitors from the island use their visit as a means of illegal entry into the United States. These persons find jobs in the United States or attend schools in the United States and do not return to Grenada.
February 13, 2026 at 3:20 AM
In 1610 Santa Fe, New Mexico was established by Spain
February 13, 2026 at 3:11 AM
#Mexican American women entered the labor market as farmworkers, laundresses, and domestics in representative numbers starting in the first decades of the twentieth century
February 13, 2026 at 2:52 AM
#Haitian Americans often have problems with the behavior of American physicians during an office visit. Patients respect doctors who try to learn about their cultural beliefs and practices.
February 13, 2026 at 2:35 AM
many changes have taken place in Iraq since the first #Chaldean settlers came to the United States, which, in turn, has greatly altered #Chaldean American communities
February 13, 2026 at 2:13 AM
In 1599 Juan de Onate and Vicente De Zaldivar committed the Acoma Massacre killing approximately 500 warriors and 300 civilians of the Acoma Pueblos. They also committed the Sandia Mountains massacre, killing 900 Tompiro Indians
February 13, 2026 at 2:00 AM
#Mexican American girls, up through adolescence, were restricted in their activities and spent much time together with their sisters at home, boys of the same age group were given more liberties and were allowed to venture outside the household with peers
February 13, 2026 at 1:33 AM
A second effect, due to contact between the whalers and the #inuit, was the introduction of new diseases and alcohol
February 13, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Some #Croatian women countered that because they bore fewer children and were free of the patriarchal restraints and demands of the Old Country, successive generations of mothers maintained better relationships with their children
February 13, 2026 at 1:05 AM
In 1588 the first battle of the English against the Spanish Armada began, leading to their defeat and the lessening of Spain’s influence in the New World and the rise of English influence in the #Americas
February 13, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Two early immigrants, Pall Thorlaksson and Jon Bjarnason, were leaders among #Icelandic Lutherans in North America
February 13, 2026 at 12:34 AM
The U.S. Agency for International Development funds a multifaceted development program at a level of about $50 million per year, both direct assistance and Food for Peace commodities.
February 13, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Early 20th century Restaurants refused to serve Asian customers, and Asians were often forced to sit in segregated corners of movie theaters.
February 13, 2026 at 12:13 AM
In 1612 the Dutch established a fur trading center with the Native #Americans on Manhattan Island
February 12, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Tribal industries include the #Choctaw Finishing Plant and the #Choctaw Village Shopping Center in Idabel, and the #Choctaw Travel Plaza in Durant
February 12, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Some #Egyptian Americans encourage marriage between cousins, a practice common in Egypt.
February 12, 2026 at 11:21 PM
the U.S. government has often reinforced the stereotype that all #Iranians are potential terrorists.
February 12, 2026 at 11:14 PM