Peace Corps expands efforts to interest, attract Black Americans; black volunteers say short-term sacrifice equals long-term gain

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Misunderstandings about the role and recruitment policy of the Peace Corps need to be cleared up if more blacks are to be encouraged to volunteer. The Peace Corps originally consisted of young ambassadors of goodwill who traveled to developing nations offering aid and technology. Though the organization is funded by the federal government, it is autonomous and not aligned to US foreign policy. Volunteers say that the Peace Corps aims at cultural education and the gaining of new perspectives on American problems.

Social aspects, Social policy, Recruiting, Volunteers, United States. Peace Corps

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Black defenders

Article Abstract:

Blacks have been involved in the defense of the US even prior to the War of Independence. On Mar 5, 1770, Crispus Attucks became the first black American killed in defense of his country. Black military personnel saw action during all the major conflicts engaged in by the US. Despite being subjected to discrimination, blacks demonstrated exemplary feats of bravery in combat. However, integration in the armed forces occurred only after the end of the Korean War.

History, African American soldiers

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Yellow on black: how blacks fare in Japanese-owned companies

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Japanese companies operating in the US have made no significant effort to recruit and promote minorities. A number of US-based Japanese corporations are facing sex or race discrimination lawsuits. Representative Tom Lantos, who is conducting an investigation into allegations of Japanese employment discrimination, reports that Japanese companies in the US have demonstrated a pattern of discriminatory employment practices.

Japan, Human resource management, Reports, Employment, Corporations, Employment discrimination, Corporations, Japanese

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