Center for Community Change

Is the RNC Ready for an Immigration Makeover?

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By Alesia Lucas & Sarah English The Republican National Committee (RNC) has wrapped up their meeting and may be ready for a party makeover. Instead of playing the blame game, like they did after losing last November, Republicans took an introspective look and identified key flaws in their platform and campaign. This resulted in a 100-page report  that took a critical look at their...

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Tell your Representatives that you want immigration reform, now!

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Tomorrow is the final day of National Call-in week for immigration reform.  We need everyone to call their representatives and urge them to support immigration reform that keeps families together and creates a reasonable pathway to citizenship.   We have the chance to fix our country’s broken immigration system which has torn apart so many people and their families.  ...

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Honoring Deepak Bhargava’s Commitment to Social Justice

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On Sunday, April 21, 2013, The Committee for Effective Leadership will honor four individuals for their exemplary leadership and service. Among the honorees is Deepak Bhargava the Executive Director of the Center for Community Change. Funds raised at this event will be used to further the values and causes supported by the individuals being honored. Mario Cilento, President of the NYS AFL/CIO...

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A Student's Voice in The Cost of Education

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Guest Post By Leighton Watson, Sophomore at Howard University The quest for higher education can be a huge investment made by young adults and their families. Due to the recession, high unemployment rates and high student loan payments, it seems like everyone wants to jump in on the debate on revamping the higher education model for the job market. As a sophomore at Howard University, I...

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