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Libero Della Piana

Libero Della Piana is the Editor of RaceWire. His writes frequently on issues of race and social change.

2 pieces

Commentary

Racial Equity Report Card Flunks Schwarzenegger

By Libero Della Piana

This article originally appeared in RaceWire, a service of ColorLines magazine. California is one of a growing number of U.S. states that have a majority people of color population. According to the California Department of Finance some 61% of the state will be people of color within six years. Today one-in-four Californians are foreign-born; by…

This article originally appeared in RaceWire, a service of ColorLines magazine. California is one of a growing number of U.S. states that have a majority people…

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Commentary

Shark Tale Controversy: Are Italians the New Anti-Racist Front?

By Libero Della Piana

This article originally appeared in RaceWire, a news service of the Applied Research Center, publishers of ColorLines magazine. Shark Tale, the new animated feature film, opened in theaters October 1. The film has the breathtaking imagery and witty script we’ve come to expect from movies for kids. The film features terrifying villains, comic action, catchy…

This article originally appeared in RaceWire, a news service of the Applied Research Center, publishers of ColorLines magazine. Shark Tale, the new animated feature film, opened…

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