COLORLINES: NO HOMES. NO JOBS. NOT EVEN BEDS AT SHELTERS: HERE’S HOW FAMILIES ARE FIGHTING TO STAY TOGETHER

May 7, 2009 ColorLines Direct. News and commentary from ColorLines magazine and RaceWire blog. On ColorLines.com No homes. No jobs. Not even beds at shelters. Here’s how families are fighting to stay together. Advocates are seeking a paradigm shift in the country’s housing policy, moving past the rhetoric of the “ownership society” and recognizing the critical role of affordable rental housing. Last-Minute Lawmaking Leticia Miranda reports that during their last days in office, the Bush administration bashed immigrants until the end. On RaceWire.org Manong Al Has Left the Building… Manong Al Robles passed away this past week. Gina Acebo reminds us that his work around the I-Hotel struggle should be considered essential “people’s history.” Bloomberg Appointee Betsy Perry Resigns Amid Furor Over Racist Statements A Bloomberg appointee resigns after racist statements, but Jorge Rivas asks: She had to resign? Why wasn’t she fired? Labor Behind Closed Doors The coalescence of May Day and Equal Pay Day this week was an apt moment to demand justice for some of the country’s most vulnerable and least visible workers. May Day 2009 Series with Shannah Kurland and Kevin Johnson. On May Day we asked people around the country one question: How do we talk about immigration reform in a time of economic recession? Applied Research Center/ColorLines is Subleasing Office Space in New York The NY office located at 32 Broadway, Suite 1801, New York, NY 10004, is subleasing office space. There are four offices available ranging from $1,000 to $ 2,000 a month, price is negotiable. To view the space or to find out more information, please contact Donna Hernandez at 646-502-8841 or dhernandez@arc.org

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