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Poverty In Connecticut: 1979, Kenneth P. Hadden

Storrs Agricultural Experiment Station

No abstract provided.

A Descriptive Study Of The Elements Which Affect Mexican-American Children's Educational Opportunities For Social And Economic Advancement, Linda Flores Quiroz

Graduate Theses

No abstract was provided.

Seniority And Affirmative Action: The Shadow Of Stotts, Drew S. Days Iii

William Monroe Trotter Institute Publications

The purpose of this paper is to discuss why I think the Reagan administration's avowed commitment to helping only "actual victims" of racial discrimination retards rather than advances the cause of civil rights. I make reference in my title to "seniority" and "the shadow of Stotts" because the current administration is relying upon Supreme Court decisions having to do with seniority, particularly its 1984 opinion in Memphis Firefighters v. Stotts, to justify a wholesale attack upon race-conscious remedies, not only in employment but in education and public contracting as well.

An Elite For A Nation? Reflections On A Missionary Group In Papua New Guinea, 1890-1986, David Wetherell

Pacific Studies

No abstract provided.

The Vanguard (Vol. 33, No. 7), Nov-Dec 1986, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America

The Vanguard

Allegations by Lutheran and Presbyterian congregations that body-bug-packing undercover agents of the United States government violated their constitutional rights were dismissed in mid October by a federal judge in Phoenix, AZ.

What it means, commented the Rev. James A. Oines, pastor of Alzona Lutheran Church, Phoenix, one of the congregations that was infiltrated, is that the federal government "can come into any church, any time, with a tape recorder, and without a warrant. And they have said they would do it."

The Vanguard (Vol. 33, No. 5), July 1986, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America

The Vanguard

Church leaders in El Salvador, the U.S. and Europe have firmly denied accusations by a member of the non-governmental Human Rights Commission that the leader of the Lutheran Synod of El Salvador is a member of the Communist Party.

In a May 30 press conference, Luz Yaneth Alfaro Pena linked humanitarian and church-based organizations to the Faribundo Marti National Liberation Front (FMLN), a guerrilla federation aiming to overthrow the Salvadoran government.

The Vanguard (Vol. 33, No. 4), June 1986, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America

The Vanguard

Sanctuary activists around the country have vowed to continue to provide assistance to refugees of Central American war despite the conviction of six Sanctuary workers May 1 in Tucson, Ariz.

After a six-month trial, the verdict returned by the jury convicted six defendants of conspiracy plus lesser charges. convicted two others on lesser charges only, and acquitted three defendants. The lesser charges included harboring. transporting and encouraging the illegal entry of aliens.

The Vanguard (Vol. 33, No. 3), May 1986, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America

The Vanguard

Lutherans Concerned/North America has recently distributed '' A Call for Dialog,'' a theological document offered as a resource for gay and lesbian Christians and for the churches.

Approved by the LC/NA board last fall, the Call for Dialog is the result of more than two years of study, writing and redrafting by a Task Force on 1beology. The task force included several ordained people, and the redrafting was based on comments by LC/NA members, theologians and church leaders.

The Vanguard (Vol. 33, No. 1), Feb 1986, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America

The Vanguard

In Tucson, the trial of the 11 Sanctuary workers continued in January, one year after a grand jury returned indictments against them.

Defense attorneys have repeatedly challenged the government's key informant, Jesus Cruz, in an attempt to discredit him.

Social Identity And Class In A Cairo Neighborhood, Nadia Adel Taher

Faculty Books

No abstract provided.

The Vanguard (Vol. 33, No. 2), Mar-Apr 1986, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America

The Vanguard

Many minority ethnic/racial groups in the United States experience higher-than-average unemployment rates, but none approaches the level of unemployment among Native Americans. A report prepared last fall by the Full Employment Action Council, the Lutheran Council U.S. A. and other sponsors documents the ''horrendous" and "devastating" rates of joblessness among both reservation and urban Indians.

In addition, the report, "American Indian Unemployment: Confronting a Distressing Reality, notes that federal assistance programs have been drastically reduced in recent years, leaving Native Americans with income and education levels far below national averages.

The Vanguard (Vol. 33, No. 6), Sep-Oct 1986, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America

The Vanguard

When Rev. Brian (Red) Burchfield went to South Africa, he believed he and his co-pastor/wife Susan were missionaries to that racially-divided nation. Now, however, he understands that he was meant all along to be a missionary to the U.S.

Arriving in Cape Town last January to serve several, small congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in South Africa (ELCSA), Burchfield said they were met with two responses: "a warm and gracious reception and ... an attitude that took for granted that we would be going back to the United States and beginning our real work."

Dropping Out Of High School: An Inside Look, Michelle Fine

Publications and Research

In September, 1984, I began an ethnography of student life in and out of a New York City public high school to figure out why urban students drop out of high school at such extraordinary rates. By December, why urban students stay in high school through graduation struck me as an equally compelling question.

The Educational Condition Of Black Males In Florida: An Exploratory Study, Florida Institute Of Education

Florida Institute of Education

The Florida Institute of Education exploratory study of the educational condition of black males in Florida focused on data, public testimony and expert opinion gathered and analyzed in an effort to identify causes of the markedly low academic access, achievement, and program completion exhibited by black male students within our state's system(s) of primary, secondary and postsecondary education. PALMM.

A Descriptive Study Of The Effect Of Social-Economic Culture On Student Achievement In Grades Two To Four In The Colorado Independent School District, Rita Joyce Hardegree

Graduate Theses

No abstract is provided.

The Vanguard (Vol. 32, No. 5), July 1985, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America

The Vanguard

Lutheran synods and districts from all parts of the United States have expressed commitment to and support of justice concerns as a central priority of the new Lutheran Church.

Meeting in conventions over the past two months, synods of the Lutheran Church in America and districts of the American Lutheran Church have considered and adopted resolutions prepared by the Working Group on Justice Agendas and the New Lutheran Church.

The Vanguard (Vol. 32, No. 7), Nov 1985, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America

The Vanguard

Several important actions by the Commission for a New Lutheran Church have helped keep justice central to the purpose of the new Lutheran church.

At its meeting Sept. 23-27 in Kansas City, the CNLC included commissions for women and for multicultural ministries in the design of the church, included a social responsibility clause in a resolution on pension fund investments, and set a goal of 10 percent minority membership in the new church within 10 years.

The Vanguard (Vol. 32, No. 6), Sep-Oct 1985, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America

The Vanguard

Two hundred individuals from throughout the U.S. attended the 1985 Human Relations Institute on the theme "Let Justice Roll" July 26-28 at Carroll College in Waukesha, Wis.

Sponsored by LHRAA, the Institute focused on economic justice and the roles of the Church and Christians in contemporary economic affairs.

The Vanguard (Vol. 32, No. 4), June 1985, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America

The Vanguard

The confrontation between a pastor and a bishop in western Pennsylvania has brought the attention of many Lutherans to the theological and ecclesiastical issues affecting social ministry and justice advocacy.

An appeals panel has upheld the decision of a disciplinary committee recommending that the Rev. D. Douglas Roth, formerly pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, Clairton, PA, be removed from the ministry. Investigating panels have also recommended the resignation of two other pastors, Rev. Daniel Solberg and Rev. William Rex.

The Vanguard (Vol. 32, No. 1), Feb 1985, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America

The Vanguard

Arrests and grand jury indictments January 14 against refugees and workers in the Sanctuary movement have challenged church-based attempts to aid Central American refugees.

As VANGUARD went to press, full details of the nation-wide action were still being confirmed, but indictments had been returned in Phoenix, and refugee arrests were made in at least four states.

Employment Trends And The Population Identified As Visually Impaired, Donna Mumford-Hinrichsen

Masters Theses

In an effort to obtain careers that are competitive, with advancement opportunities, persons identified as visually impaired have been blocked by attitudinal barriers of society. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of employer attitudes on employment opportunities for persons who are visually impaired in competition with individuals who are sighted. The population surveyed was a group of 200 employers of accountants field in the state of Illinois. The study was conducted using a questionnaire and a set of eight resumes of fictional individuals. Employers received packets containing the materials and were asked to review the resumes …

The Vanguard (Vol. 32, No. 3), May 1985, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America

The Vanguard

"Xenophobia, the hatred of the foreigner, is spreading in Europe. Dear friends, the 'hideous beast' is rising again among us, and, as before, governments are being weak and not combating this climate of hate. What starts with xenophobia ends with war.''

So said Bruno Kreisky, former chancellor of Austria, on the 46th anniversary of "Kristall Nacht," November 10, 1984, at Dachau in the Federal Republic of Germany.

The Vanguard (Vol. 32, No. 8), Dec 1985, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America

The Vanguard

Defense lawyers in the trial of 11 Sanctuary church workers who were indicted by the U.S. government for their work in sheltering refugees from Guatemala and El Salvador are pressing motions to dismiss the case on the basis of selective prosecution.

The trial began in mid-November in Tucson, Ariz., after a lengthy period of pre-trial hearings which focused on jury selection and on various motions for dismissal by the defense. Defense arguments were largely turned down by Judge Earl Carroll.

The Vanguard (Vol. 32, No. 2), Mar-Apr 1985, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America

The Vanguard

The Lutheran churches are in Indian country.

Hundreds of Lutheran congregations are within 10 miles of an Indian reservation. Hundreds more are in cities with large Indian populations, cities like Minneapolis, Sioux Falls, Seattle, Phoenix, Milwaukee and San Francisco.

Most Indian people, either on reservations or in cities, live in poverty and suffer more unemployment, poorer education, higher rates of illness and less opportunity than any other segment of society.

The Institutionalization Of Palestinianism In Egypt (1960s-1980s), Maha Ahmed Dajani

Archived Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 59, No. 55, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Dias, Monica. Homosexuals Fear Ridicule, Discrimination
• Edelen, Mark. Associated Student Government, University Center Board, Interhall Council Overlap in Duties
• Meehan, Mary. Married Students Find Homely Sweet Home – Mohamad & Ashrif Boka
• United Black Students Elects Officers
• University Center Board’s Lecture Plans Lack Originality
• Bloss, Lou. Editorial Cartoon – Gordon Liddy, Timothy Leary
• United Black Students – United Black Student Not Promoting Discrimination
• Toliver, Risa. Goals Misunderstood
• Colyer, David. U.S. Intervention Likely in Central America
• Richards, Mark. Student-Artist Creates Illusion with Mural – John Payne …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 59, No. 54, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Harmon, Susan. Woman Mails Easter Epistle to the Famous – Beulah Smith
• Meehan, Mary. Fraternities Ban Alcohol During Third Week of Rush
• Meehan, Mary. Married Couple Fighting the Odds
• Edelen, Mark. School Board Raps Greek Row Site
• United Black Students Constitution Promotes Discrimination
• Dry Rush Plan is Positive Step
• Bloss, Lou. Editorial Cartoon - United Black Students
• Graham, Todd. Letter Missed the Point
• Newman, David & Cindy Stripe. Thanks Houchens Industries – Greek Week
• Gordon Liddy, Timothy Leary to Debate This Fall
• Malmer, Victoria. Student …

The Vanguard (Vol. 31, No. 2), Mar-Apr 1984, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America

The Vanguard

According to Paul Schultz, president of the National Indian Lutheran Board (NILB), 1983 was a year of continuing leadership and growing partnership.

In his report to the almost forty participants at the recent annual meeting in Tempe, AZ, Schultz noted that "It is exciting to participate in the process that is setting a vision for continuing Indian Ministry, and then translating that vision into action. "

The Vanguard (Vol. 31, No. 1), Feb 1984, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America

The Vanguard

Irreparable damage was inflicted on the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights during a bitter and protracted debate spanning much of 1983. The past year has seen the loss of an independent civil rights 'watchdog' that has served the nation welt for over 25 years. It was a one-of-a-kind agency that will be difficult, if not impossible, to replace.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights was created by President Eisenhower in 1957 for the express purpose of investigating and monitoring in an objective manner the civil rights policies of the federal government. Under this responsibility it monitors the performance of federal …

The Vanguard (Vol. 31, No. 5), July 1984, Lutheran Human Relations Association Of America

The Vanguard

No longer wishing to be marginalized by the national Lutheran churches, and deeply concerned about the ongoing formation of a new Lutheran church, 35 persons gathered in Chicago, May 10-12, and formed a coalition of "edge-of-the-church" ministries. Called the Working Group On Justice Agendas and the New Lutheran church, it represents the broadest based coalition of such Lutheran ministries that has ever been formed.

The Rev. Dr. Albert "Pete" Pero proclaimed the event to be '' A union which will make the new church take justice seriously.'' Pero, a member of the Transcultural Task Force, Association of Black Lutherans (LCA) …