Media Coverage - July 2010
The following media mentioned the Kirwan Institute or its staff during July:
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The Washington Post, July 11, 2010
Black voters still support Obama but are ambivalent about midterm elections
Article quotes john powell regarding Black voter support for Obama.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, July 11, 2010
NAACP must keep pushing for change, chief says
Article quotes john powell.
The Daily Reflector, July 12, 2010
Coalition forum to address diversity
Article about the Pitt County Coalition for Educating Black Children mentions the coalition’s partnership with the Kirwan Institute.
USAToday, July 23, 2010
USDA case puts new twist on racial politics
Andrew Grant-Thomas was interviewed for background information for this story.
The Plain Dealer, July 27, 2010
Ohio has lost almost 10,000 construction jobs in the past year
Article cites a study by the Kirwan Institute.
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WOSU, July 7, 2010
Immigration Uproar – How Did We Get Here
Interview with Andrew Grant-Thomas.
WOSU, July 21, 2010
Hasan Jeffries interview about the NAACP calling the Tea Party racist.
NPR, July 22, 2010
Racial Discussions In America: How Do We Have Them? On Tell Me More
Interview with Andrew Grant-Thomas.
OPPORTUNITY MAPPING IN FLORIDA
The following media sources carried stories about the Kirwan Institute’s work with opportunity mapping in Florida:
The Florida Times-Union, July 1, 2010
Fund will help map opportunities for Jacksonville’s children
Eyewitness News 9, July 8, 2010
Diversity Discussion To Headline Community Meeting Agenda
Eyewitness News 9, July 13, 2010
Forum on education and diversity held in Greenville
WITN News, July 13, 2010
Diversity & Open Communication Sought in Pitt County
Eyewitness News 9, July 13, 2010
Community Dialogue discusses diversity in public schools
Florida Independent News, July 27, 2010
Miami residents organize to expand Neighborhood Stabilization Program
