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Upcoming Event: First Person American at AIGA/NY
First Person American is invited to be a presenter at an upcoming AIGA/NY event titled, “MY DOG AND PONY: FRESH BLOOD!” on June 15, 2010. About the event from the AIGA/NY site: A whole new crop of younger-techier-faster-stronger grad students … Continue reading
Dora the Illegal Immigrant Explorer
In a slew of parodies on the Internet, in newspapers and at public rallies, the doe-eyed cartoon character has become an unlikely symbol of a heated debate. This composite image of Dora the Explorer was created late last year by … Continue reading
Immigrant Number One
The New York Magazine writes about the first immigrant to pass through Ellis Island. In 1892, she was the first foreigner to arrive at Ellis Island. By 1893, she was an American mystery. Read the full article by the New … Continue reading
Farewell to People's Historian Howard Zinn
Howard Zinn, author of the monumental work, A People’s History of the United States, which revolutionized the way textbooks present historical research, died last week, on January 27, 2010, of heart failure. He was 87. Zinn authored more than 20 … Continue reading
Haiti Relief Efforts
Tuesday’s horrible earthquake in Haiti and its tragic impact affected the entire country. Amidst all the fundraising efforts, I want to tip my hat to the American Red Cross for its immediate, innovative and creative communications strategy on the situation … Continue reading
