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Bianca Mabute-Louie's 'Unassimilable' Reframes Immigration and Belonging | KQED

Mabute-Louie's book challenges the expectation of immigrant validation by white institutions, advocating for pride in cultural identity.

JD Vance Cites Gangs Of New York' Movie While Claiming Ethnic Enclaves' Lead to Higher Crime Rates

Sen. JD Vance claims ethnic enclaves contribute to higher crime rates, advocating for stricter immigration policies that promote assimilation.

At least 973 Native American children died in government boarding schools, inquiry finds

At least 973 Native American children died in the US government's boarding school system, calls for apology.
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More than 900 Native American children died at U.S. boarding schools

The U.S. government should apologize for policies that traumatized Native American children in Indian boarding schools.

Catholic bishops set to apologize for church's role operating Indian boarding schools

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is expected to apologize for the church's historical trauma on Native Americans, including at Indian boarding schools.

More than 900 Native American children died at U.S. boarding schools

The U.S. government should apologize for policies that traumatized Native American children in Indian boarding schools.

Catholic bishops set to apologize for church's role operating Indian boarding schools

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops is expected to apologize for the church's historical trauma on Native Americans, including at Indian boarding schools.
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They took the children: U.S. created Indian boarding schools to destroy cultures and seize land

U.S. government separated Native American children to assimilate into White society and seize tribal land from 1819-1969.

In Tommy Orange's Latest, a Family Tree Grows from Severed Roots

Residential schools aimed to sever indigenous children's ties to their culture.
Discovery of mass graves raises awareness of the atrocities of residential schools.

Midweek Distractions 2/7/24: New French Language Requirements Explained - Frenchly

Residency and citizenship requirements in France have changed, with increased language proficiency levels needed.
There is a debate about whether language requirements are about preserving culture or hiding xenophobia.

What questions do you have about our report on Native American boarding schools?

The legacy of Indian boarding schools in the U.S. involved forced assimilation, destruction of Native American culture, and abuse by Catholic Church affiliates.
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