How are changing demographics shaping the political and cultural landscape of the US?

2022-05-09

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Atty. John Haroldson Suarez: Examining justice in an era of social tension — Over the past few decades, demographic changes have been transforming the US. America is quickly evolving to become a majority-minority country. Threatened by this demographic shift, some Americans have created an antagonistic political and cultural environment, ushering in a period of hostility and incivility toward fellow Americans. In this episode, Ramona is joined by Attorney Haroldson Suarez who talks about how th...

Atty. John Haroldson Suarez: Examining justice in an era of social tension —

Over the past few decades, demographic changes have been transforming the US. America is quickly evolving to become a majority-minority country. Threatened by this demographic shift, some Americans have created an antagonistic political and cultural environment, ushering in a period of hostility and incivility toward fellow Americans.

In this episode, Ramona is joined by Attorney Haroldson Suarez who talks about how these changes have influenced justice and, more importantly, how individuals can each do their part in creating a more just society. John Haroldson Suarez is the first Latino elected to serve as District Attorney in the State of Oregon and currently serves as the Board Chair for the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI).

To learn more about John Haroldson Suarez, visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/da.

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