The Race Thing In Guyana Then came her strong appeal for all who really care: "Listen to me, the politicians are not going to move to stop the racism because racism fuels their selfish cause. But YOU (our emphasis) and I, as individuals, can refuse to subscribe to racism in all its forms - institutionalised and private”. 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August 10, 2004 Muslim group seeks greater role in national development August 3, 2004 Sometimes we hear the loudest yelps for freedom from the drivers of race hate August 2, 2004 Majority of Guyanese must rail against racism peddled by minority -Dr Duncan July 26, 2004 IAC shocked at Berbice crime surge July 24, 2004 NY Guyanese join rally against ethnic crime July 24, 2004 Unity walk in New Amsterdam on August 1 July 17, 2004 ACDA finds no racist statement June 19, 2004 Are African people ugly? June 18, 2004 Contract awards June 14, 2004 A new offering on racial conflict resolution May 30, 2004 Indian rights group to attend conflict course after all May 28, 2004 RACIAL INCITEMENT PRODUCING A PREDATORY POLITICAL CULTURE April 26, 2004 ETHNIC CULTURE VERSUS CIVIC CULTURE April 12, 2004 EAST INDIAN MARGINALIZATION April 5, 2004 Freedom, culture and security March 30, 2004 GENUINE APPRECIATION VERSUS TOLERANCE OF CULTURE March 29, 2004 UN Rapporteur says political will essential to deal with ethnic polarisation March 25, 2004 HUMAN RIGHTS & RACIAL INCITEMENT March 22, 2004 Where is African marginalization today? March 15, 2004 Guyanese must rise above prejudices December 25, 2003 `I am a president for all the People and I feel supported by all’ - President Bharrat Jagdeo December 21, 2003 Ethnocentrism December 13, 2003 THE SOCIAL CONSTRUCTION OF ETHNIC INSECURITY: A REJOINDER December 9, 2003 Cycling to a better place November 30, 2003 THE SOCIAL CONSTRUCTION OF ETHNIC INSECURITY: A REJOINDER November 24, 2003 Gov't: No nepotism in nomination to World Bank November 23, 2003 Government rejects PNC/R character assassination plot November 23, 2003 Music and racial unity November 17, 2003 Books on race in Guyana November 16, 2003 Gajraj willing to facilitate forensic audit on Force's ethnic composition November 16, 2003 World Bank nominations based solely on qualifications November 13, 2003 HPS refutes ethnic prejudice in World Bank appointments November 12, 2003 THE SOCIAL CONSTRUCTION OF ETHNIC INSECURITY November 10, 2003 Dr Gibson’s book November 6, 2003 Beyond ethnicity? November 4, 2003 Toward Pluralist Unity in Guyana October 20, 2003 How Much Injustice Exists? October 6, 2003 IAC wants inquiry into Gibson's book October 1, 2003 WHERE IS AFRICAN MARGINALIZATION? September 23, 2003 Police condemn ‘preposterous’ talkshow remarks on ethnic recruitment September 12, 2003 Police condemn racist attempts by TV hosts September 12, 2003 A problem of identity September 9, 2003 Racism And The Government September 1, 2003 Spurious explanation for racial domination August 27, 2003 IAC demands end to racist attacks by talk-show hosts August 18, 2003 GUYANA: AN OVERPOLITICIZED SOCIETY August 8, 2003 Some labels are roadblocks to national unity August 7, 2003 RACE, ETHNICITY, AND THE MEDIA IN GUYANA July 29, 2003 More fear than hatred in Guyana’s racial polarisation July 22, 2003 UN Rapporteur concludes visit July 22, 2003 Spurious explanation for racial domination July 21, 2003 Actions of politicians worsen racial intolerance - UN envoy, Dr Die’ne July 21, 2003 Elections Commission team meets UN Special Rapporteur on Racism July 20, 2003 UN Rapporteur here to observe, not pronounce on race-related problems July 19, 2003 97% of young people have friends of other races July 18, 2003 UN Rapporteur on Racism hails Govt.’s anti-racism position July 17, 2003 WHERE IS AFRICAN MARGINALIZATION? July 14, 2003 Special rapporteur on racism to visit Guyana, Trinidad July 9, 2003 Prejudices can do harm to our society July 4, 2003 Who is independent? July 3, 2003 Ethnic Insecurity June 10, 2003 Walking the walk June 5, 2003 USING DIALOG TO REDUCE PREJUDICE & DISCRIMINATION May 20, 2003 President reiterates rich ethnic diversity is national asset May 5, 2003 CULTURAL ‘ONENESS’ BASED ON PLURALIST UNITY May 3, 2003 Ethnic Extremism: The Politics Of Evil April 20, 2003 Key area of US assistance is in rebuilding political consensus April 4, 2003 Guyana not ridden with racial, ethnic conflict March 24, 2003 Bisnauth urges building of Guyana free from racism March 23, 2003 International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination March 22, 2003 Fight against racism not yet won March 21, 2003 UN plans racial harmony initiative March 14, 2003 Promoting racial harmony December 13, 2002 British Minister concerned over situation between ethnic communities November 20, 2002 Of race and racism October 20, 2002 The ethnic debate October 19, 2002 Black and white are ‘colours’: the Caucasus is a mountain range in Russia October 14, 2002 Hindu, youth groups still to make nominations October 13, 2002 UG, Detroit university to explore ethnic tension resolution October 2, 2002 Indian heritage body launches campaign for violence victims August 26, 2002 More reminiscences on the way we used to be August 22, 2002 African marginalisation August 17, 2002 India disturbed over crimes on Guyanese Indians - Joshi August 17, 2002 An important symbol July 18, 2002 President called upon to implement National Development Strategy July 18, 2002 `The stranger was sent by God to save my child' July 17, 2002 A good neighbour, Trinidad and Tobago July 14, 2002 A wonderful gesture of healing July 13, 2002 Dealing with the race issue in CARICOM June 27, 2002 Celebrating cultural diversity along the road to nationhood May 27, 2002 Transcend the bigotry of race May 26, 2002 President refutes racial discrimination allegations May 15, 2002 Acute crisis May 12, 2002 In search of a nation April 23, 2002 Who are we? March 26, 2002 Words that wound January 26, 2002 Ministry equipped to deal with discrimination - Westford December 11, 2001 Race hate is learned behaviour December 11, 2001 Talk-show hosts spewing racial hatred November 26, 2001 Racial divide must be bridged now - Dr Roopnaraine September 30, 2001 Slavery and indentureship September 28, 2001 Ethnic class cleavage and closure August 26, 2001 Hope for the future July 5, 2001 National unity to be grounded in pluralist cultures June 10, 2001 Guyanese want peace and racial harmony May 14, 2001 `We're battling 163 years of suspicion' May 6, 2001 President condemns criminal racial attacks May 5, 2001 CARICOM must condemn racial violence in Guyana May 3, 2001 The ethnic card used for gaining political power April 22, 2001 Inflammatory statements January 10, 2001 Anti-racism moves in Guyana January 8, 2001 Two main races share comparable socio-economic status December 17, 2000 Toward national unity or pluralist unity in Guyana June 15, 2000 Demands of diversity and unity have to be balanced May 29, 2000 Guyana must liberate itself from painful history May 28, 2000 Let's have that conversation on race May 12, 2000 Race, ethnicity, and the media in Guyana May 11, 2000 All must work together for nationhood May 6, 2000 'Guyanese should return to spirit of the 1950s' May 6, 2000 A common enterprise is preferred May 5, 2000 Race zealots and ethnic extremism May 4, 2000 Book on race, ethnicity to be launched this week April 23, 2000 Thoughts on the eradication of racial discrimination March 30, 2000 The ethnic trap February 8, 2000 EU help for campaign against racial discrimination November 13, 1999 Kwayana looks at managing racial tensions October 5, 1999 Attacks on journalists September 6, 1999 These ‘tears’ for Sam Hinds September 3, 1999 President Jagdeo, others respond on race issue August 29, 1999 `People interpret almost everything in terms of race...' Racism – a most deadly social disease July 9, 1999 Contempt root of racism June 27, 1999 Why not federalism? June 24, 1999 'The rule of nobody' in race-torn Guyana June 20, 1999 Spreading hate June 16, 1999 Visiting expert speaks on "Issues in Multi-ethnic Societies" June 10, 1999 Yarde bemoans the 'tragedy' of race in GPSU anniversary message June 9, 1999 Maintaining democracy June 2, 1999 Coping with otherness June 1, 1999 Dr Misir outlines potential of Indian, African solidarity May 19, 1999 ! May 16, 1999 The problem of ethnic identity May 15, 1999 Time for a reorganisation of Government's executive structure? May 9, 1999 A federal republic May 6, 1999 Speech by Bill Bradley on Race Relations in America April 20, 1999 Islamic Trust deplores groups stirring up racial tension April 16, 1999 Racism charges merit higher priority March 21, 1999 'Everything pointed to basic mistrust' March 21, 1999 Guyana preparing first racial discrimination report for UN -after 11-year lapse July 17, 1998 Racism hurdle in Trinidad April 15, 1998 OUR REPUBLIC - AND RACE February 20, 1998 Living together February 7, 1998 Guyana Needs To Adopt Pluralism December 27, 1997 Political Solution To Racial Vulnerability Needed December 22, 1997 Black Friday - never again October 20, 1996 The Legacy of Institutionalized Racism The PPP/Civic's Response April 19, 1996

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