“In many cases a Peace Corps volunteer is the only American the communities will ever see or have the experience to talk to,” said Aaron Williams, the director of Peace Corps during a reception Wednesday to celebrate UNC-CH’s involvement in the Peace Corps. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is ranked sixth in […]
Immigrants really do want to learn English, says LINC
“Immigrants really do want to learn English, but they don’t always have time because they have to work and take care of their kids,” said Marleny Ruiz, co-chair of Linking Immigrants to New Communities. LINC is sponsoring free ESL classes at the Human Rights Center in Abbey Court Condominiums and created the Know Your Rights […]
Technology Without Borders Assists Low-Income Families
Many low-income families do not own computers or have internet access, but thanks to several community organizations this will change in the near future. Technology Without Borders is a UNC-CH Campus Y organization that will be installing free wireless internet at Abbey Court Condominiums and distributing free computers. “There was a group of us sitting […]
Pet overpopulation troubling: Too many animals euthanized in Orange County
My dog Mani is a rescue dog. His mother died when he was 10 days old, and he is neutered. I have always had rescue animals and believe strongly in giving them a home. Domestic animal overpopulation is a serious concern in Orange County, and citizens in the community should do their part to make […]
Carrboro & Chapel Hill, NC not interested in immigration status
When Officer Charlie Pardo approaches Hispanic residents of either Carrboro or Chapel Hill, he never asks to see their immigration papers. “I give them whatever advice I can give them. One of the first questions they ask is about being undocumented and I say we don’t even look at your documentation status, we are here […]
End the exploitation: loopholes make it easy for employers to exploit day laborers; Carrboro right to push for just compensation
Thanks to the Carrboro Board of Aldermen, a group that is often ignored might soon receive some support. The board approved a motion at Tuesday’s meeting to look into potentially cracking down on employers who don’t fairly compensate day laborers. This is a good first step. The board should look for enforceable ways to punish […]