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That lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals and families are being arbitrarily excluded from some housing opportunities in the private sector.” Eleven percent of respondents reported having been evicted due to bias, according to the report, and 19 percent reported becoming homeless. According to the NCAVP survey, “Transgender people of

That according to a 2014 study “The Gender Gap in Art Museum Directorships,” conducted by the Association of Art Museum Directors (AAMD), female art-museum directors earn substantially less than their male counterparts, and upper-level positions are most often occupied by men. The good news is that, while in 2005 women

The Island Nation of Palau, which relies primarily on tourism for its economy, is the first country to institute an eco-pledge upon arrival in the country. When tourists arrive in Palau they receive a stamped pledge, as opposed to the typical entry stamp, that looks like a poem, with a

Madeira Spring Flower Festival In April the Madeira Flower Festival is celebrated annually and honors the beginning of Spring in Portugal. Each child on the island is invited to bring a bloom to make the Muro da Esperança (Wall of Hope), and intricate flower carpets line the streets. Affirmation We

Chinese Americans Built Railroads United States: How important a role in our transportation today was played by Chinese Americans.  12,000 Chinese American men were hired to perform dangerous work on the railroad that white men refused to do.  Although they outperformed other laborers, they were paid less.  Despite all the

Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Library While Immigration discussions bring passion, we invite colleagues to remember the many contributions, in addition to agricultural and hospitality, brought to us by Mexican immigrants.  Dr. Hector P. Garcia fought peacefully for the dismantling of segregation signs, racism and discrimination in many Mexican American