What message would an Obama defeat send to young people of color? And what message would an Obama victory send? The common thread that emerged in responses from young people in California was clear: Race and identity in American politics still mean a great deal. And although enthusiasm for Obama’s performance as president varied by individual, nearly every young person said that a defeat would be a setback, both psychological and material, for young people of color.
Category: Community
KEENE, Calif. — On October 8, 2012, over 6,000 people descended upon Villa La Paz — the home, operational headquarters and final resting place of civil rights leader Cesar Chavez — for President Barack Obama’s dedication of the César Chávez National Monument.
It was a quiet Tuesday at Edison High School on September 25, 2012. Most students and teachers had just found out that football player and senior student, Marquis Sutton had been shot and killed.
On Aug 21, 2012, a celebration at Cecil Hinton center marked two years of community transformation in Fresno with Building Healthy Communities (BHC). This SoundSlide has sights and sounds from the celebration, as well as updates from some of BHC’s community programs.
On Aug 21, 2012, a celebration at Cecil Hinton center marked two years of community transformation in Fresno with Building Healthy Communities (BHC).