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C. Travel & Social Club, Friends of Sri Lanka in the U.S., National Conference of State Societies, Human Rights Campaign,
National Genealogical Society, The National Genealogical Society, National Rifle Association, People For the American Way, St. John's Community Service's ArtView, and The Childrens Foundation (D.C.)
Despite the racial diversity and richness of culture, the Washington, D.C. area seems to be plagued with racial problems. The media are filled with news reports and editorials concerning the discrimination against African-Americans. In particular at issue are numerous accounts of racial profiling by law enforcement. Moreover, in recent years there has been much media discussion concerning discrimination against minorities among home-finance companies.
And even Mayor Williams's office has been forced to deal with racial slurs from his staff (Clemetson).
A sixty-eight-year-old African-American grandmother who was not violating any laws was stopped by a white law enforcement officer who mistakenly believed that the grandmother was driving a stolen vehicle (Barnes). It was not the fact that the officer had mistakenly stopped the grandmother, it was the way in which she treated her by yanking her clothes, handcuffing her and sending for back-up patrols before she had ever questioned the woman or explained why she had stopped her (Barnes). In 2000, the National Community Reinvestment Coalition released data revealing that borrowers living in minority neighborhoods were twenty-five more likely to receive a sub-prime loan to refinance their home than borrowers living in substantially white areas of the District (NCRC).
However, aside from the racial tension of the city, the District is a unique area in which to live. Much like New Orleans, which has its own culture and social tensions, the D.C. area is very similar. As the nation's capital, it has a rich...
There is something for everyone. There are neighborhoods within neighborhoods which create a wealth of ethnic culture that ultimately flows through the city.
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City Council. Retrieved November 02, 2005 at http://www.dccouncil.washington.dc.us/
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