Project Aims at Erasing Stereotyping of Asians
The rising number of verbal and physical attacks against Asian-Americans prompted a coalition of Los Angeles community leaders to announce Wednesday a broad program to eradicate stereotypes through education, employment and the placement of minorities in leadership positions.
Organized through the National Conference of Christians and Jews, the Asian-Pacific American Task Force had maintained a low profile until its goals were announced.
Los Angeles City Councilman Michael Woo, a task force member, said he fears that without such a program the expected increase in the number of minority residents over the next few years will mean more targets for bigots.
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