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South Asian Americans seek return to diversity ideals
Sep19
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News India Times
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September 16, 2011
Washington, Sep 16 (IANS) Documenting the experiences of South Asian Americans in the decade after the 9/11 terror attacks, a community organisation has suggested steps to ensure American ideals of diversity, inclusion and equality.
Looking back at the past decade, South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT), in a report entitled, Community Resilience recounts the experiences of South Asians who suffered loss as a result of the Sep 11, 2001 tragedy as well as examples of best practices around community collaborations.
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