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MAY 7, 2001

The US Commission on Civil Rights on Friday gave its support to a series of hearings on racism against Alaska Natives that are scheduled to begin in July or August at locations throghout Alaska.

The meetings will be conducted by a state advisory committee. Some members of the full US Commission may attend.

The Alaska Federation of Natives has been pushing for the meetings in light of a number of recent racial incidents and crimes.

Get the Story:
Commission backs Alaska hearings (The Anchorage Daily News 5/5)

Relevant Links:
US Commission on Civil Rights - http://www.usccr.gov
Alaska Federation of Natives - http://www.akfednatives.org

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