This site will be a forum for discussing the recent "We can stop the Hate: campaign by the National Committe for La Raza (NCLR) http://www.wecanstopthehate.org/. The most controversial element in the campaign is their calling on...
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This site will be a forum for discussing the recent "We can stop the Hate: campaign by the National Committe for La Raza (NCLR) http://www.wecanstopthehate.org/. The most controversial element in the campaign is their calling on national media to "Screen and reject giving air time to “expert commentators” and “anti-immigrant spokespeople” known to be affiliated with hate groups, nativist-extremist groups, and vigilantes." Needless to say, groups that feel that they have been unfairly placed under theis rubric are protesting on the grounds of free speech and claiming that their motives for acting have been impugned. This site is a vehicle for both sides to express their opinion.
This incident says it all: A Minuteman on the front lines of the anti-immigration movement, a republican phenom, saying "Fuck You, Brown Boy!"... As Kyle de Beausset said in his report on the crowd outside where Obama was giving a speech in San Diego at the annual National Council of La Raza (NCLR) conference where the incident took place (from one of the San Diego Minutemen, an anti-immigration group), Just as I was about to turn away from filming a man holding a sign of a boy urinating...
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The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) request that major networks should “Screen and reject giving airtime” to specific persons who are “expert commentators” and “anti-immigrant spokespeople” known to be affiliated with hate groups, nativist-extremist groups, and vigilantes” should be compromised but a compromise that will accomplish NCLR’s goals. NCLR cannot make this request legally because major networks are protected under the First Amendment rights to Freedom of Expression...
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The National Council of La Raza (NCLR), a Latino civil rights organization, requested that major news networks, “screen and reject” giving air time to commentators known to be affiliated with hate groups, vigilantes, and nativist-extremist groups. Having a broadly instituted network policy that would reject commentators out of hand because of their affiliation with certain groups would be a blatant violation of free speech. News networks have a right to host any commentators on their...
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In early February 2008, a Latino civil rights organization known as the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) called upon the major news networks, CNN, Fox and MSNBC to “screen and reject” giving air time to commentators known to be affiliated with hate groups, vigilantes, and nativist-extremist groups. Janet Murguia, the N.C.L.R. president, called for an end to hate speech and the “demonization” of Hispanics in the media. She linked the rise of hate crimes against Hispanics in the United...
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The National Council of La Raza’s recent ‘We Can Stop the Hate’ campaign sought to denounce the hate rhetoric within the immigration debate, rejecting the use of words that demonize immigrants and challenging media outlets to, “screen and reject giving airtime to ‘expert commentators’ and anti-immigrant spokespeople’ known to be affiliated with hate groups, nativist-extremist groups, and vigilantes.” Pundits and commentators alike criticized the NCLR’s campaign goals and demands on...
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In February of 2008, the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) advocated a change in media rhetoric for immigrants and Hispanic people. In their “We Can Stop the Hate” campaign, they requested that the media “screen and reject” airing commentators and experts who speak openly for anti immigration and those linked to hate groups and the like. This call for action against hate speech on major networks has been seen as a blow to America’s democratic right to freedom of speech. What is not clear...
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The Wachovia Foundation has pledge to provide NCLR with $16.25 million to assist economic development in Latino communities across the country. The foundation is forming a partnership with the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) that will allow NCLR to receive up to 5 million in grants over five years to provide homebuyer counseling and different community development projects. NCLR also will receive $ 1.25 million over five years sponsor events organized by La Raza and $10 million loan to...
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The other accusation made by NCLR is that some members of the media are themselves reponsible for hate speech. Lou Dobbs is the highest profile member facing this accusation, which as the video of his show with * of La Raza indicates, he resents tremendously. According to Andrew Leonard of Salon,com, in article about "Lou Dobbs vs. La Raza", "But Lou Dobbs' repeated assertion that he is not a bigot -- as if it was completely outrageous and nutty that anyone could even think such a thing...
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It should not be mandatory for major networks to reject giving airtime to commentators affiliated with hate speech, as NCLR has requested. While I adamantly disagree with the views groups such as the Minutemen, I believe that it is entirely unmerited to prohibit their views from being broadcasted. In fact, barring these opinions can undermine the goals of organizations such as NCLR and SPL. These organizations are advocating education. A naïve population does not lead to a peaceful...
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Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Immigration and Hate Speech in America". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and...
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Hate group Cherry Hill Courier Post, NJ - 9 hours ago ... a smear campaign against immigration enforcement and is trying to keep the proponents off the airwaves by any means, trying to call it "hate speech. ...
Voice of America Hispanic leaders eager to 'referee debate' Washington Times, DC - Jul 15, 2008 ... the immigration debate this year was a stark reminder that our road is long and filled with obstacles," she said, adding that "hate speech is being ... Video: McCain Touts Immigration Record...
A Kansas church well-known for its protests at the funerals of fallen American soldiers plans to picket at this week's funeral of former Press Secretary Tony Snow, declaring that Snow is "a very bad monkey" who is "now burning in hell."
This incident says it all: A Minuteman on the front lines of the anti-immigration movement, a republican phenom, saying "Fuck You, Brown Boy!"... As Kyle de Beausset said in his report on the crowd outside where Obama was giving a speech in San Diego at the annual National Council of La Raza (NCLR) conference where the incident took place (from one of the San Diego Minutemen, an anti-immigration group), Just as I was about to turn away from filming a man holding a sign of a boy urinating...
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