Almanac Highlights for February 1, 2003
February 1 2003 marks day 32 of the year and notes the 42nd legislator John Ford, alongside references to Clark Gable Langston Hughes Pauley Shore and anniversaries. Vince Lombardi resigned in 1968 after Packers success and Woolworths sit-in protests occurred in 1980. Good Times and Late Night with David Letterman Debuts are listed for 1974 and 1982. Birthdays include Hattie Caraway. Quote by Langston Hughes centers on democracy. Moon phase is new moon.
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Shaq slur stirs debate on Asian stereotypes in media
Shaquille ONeal invoked a racial taunt about Yao Ming on Fox Sports Net claiming it was a joke. Critics say the remark reflects broader acceptance of anti Asian slurs and media double standards while calls for apology and action grow from Asian American groups.
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Phil Jack
China
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Will Congress Debates War or Lets Bush Decide Alone
Winslow Wheeler argues the Senate failed to debate Iraq last October as Bush pushed toward unilateral war. He notes senators posted on unrelated topics, then split into pro and anti camps, with few substantive discussions and blame on political maneuvering ahead of elections.
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Immigrant policy debate sparks fear and xenophobia
Stanley Crouch argues against admitting Muslims from Islamic countries, citing security fears after 9/11. He contends immigration has not benefited Black Americans and warns that accepting such migrants could endanger lives, urging readers to blame Islamic terrorists rather than migrants.
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