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Civil rights panel to hold hearing in Farmington
Thursday, April 29, 2004
The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is holding a public hearing in Farmington, New Mexico, on Friday to address discrimination against Native Americans. The panel will take testimony on a variety of topics including education and law enforcement. The public will be allowed to comment at the end of the day. John Foster Dulles II, regional director for the commission, thinks attitudes have changed. He has previously criticized local leaders for not doing enough to combat racism against Native Americans. Get the Story:
Civil rights panel to meet (The Farmington Daily Times 4/29) Related Stories:
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URL: https://www.indianz.com/News/archive/001979.asp
Civil rights panel to hold hearing in Farmington
Thursday, April 29, 2004
The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is holding a public hearing in Farmington, New Mexico, on Friday to address discrimination against Native Americans. The panel will take testimony on a variety of topics including education and law enforcement. The public will be allowed to comment at the end of the day. John Foster Dulles II, regional director for the commission, thinks attitudes have changed. He has previously criticized local leaders for not doing enough to combat racism against Native Americans. Get the Story:
Civil rights panel to meet (The Farmington Daily Times 4/29) Related Stories:
Racism still a sore subject 30 years after murders (4/27)
Navajos see bias in New Mexico city's justice system (4/26)
Navajo homeless men claim assault by white youth (4/23)
Navajos recall discrimination by local businesses (4/22)
1974 murders of Navajo men stir strong feelings (4/21)
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