Summary: In Austin, Industrial Areas Foundation organizers go to schools and churches to develop community leaders, identify local issues and train immigrants speak up for themselves in the political process.
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Posted on December 12, 2003 at 08:55 AM
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This is a wonderful story from KUT in Austin about how immigrants in Texas find a voice in the political process, even when many of them struggle with English. If you are looking for a story to generate discussion about access to the levers of democracy, this is it. If you like this story, also try PAC Man about a Muslim man who has started his own political action committee; and Arab Americans: Democracy in a New Land.
an inspiring NEWS FEATURE that is also a reminder of the possibilites human collaboration can bring to bear on local politics, for ALL citizens. Nice ratio of engaging voices (with great translations) to narration. A good solid piece for the multi-colored chorus of Whose Democracy ? but also for a local series about citizen alliance, immigrant integration, community participation. There are a myriad of canopies this piece could be included in.
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Review of Finding a Voice
This is a wonderful story from KUT in Austin about how immigrants in Texas find a voice in the political process, even when many of them struggle with English. If you are looking for a story to generate discussion about access to the levers of democracy, this is it. If you like this story, also try PAC Man about a Muslim man who has started his own political action committee; and Arab Americans: Democracy in a New Land.
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Posted on September 30, 2003 at 09:32 AM | Permalink
Review of Finding a Voice
an inspiring NEWS FEATURE that is also a reminder of the possibilites human collaboration can bring to bear on local politics, for ALL citizens. Nice ratio of engaging voices (with great translations) to narration. A good solid piece for the multi-colored chorus of Whose Democracy ? but also for a local series about citizen alliance, immigrant integration, community participation. There are a myriad of canopies this piece could be included in.