While there's a lot of interaction among ethnic groups in economic strata, Allen said social interaction is still limited. Most of what cultural interaction there is, he said, is being done on college campuses, in the work place and among the more educated. Project ACT is not limited to the classroom. Working in conjunction with the theater department, ACT utilizes drama to highlight diversity. Ha' Londra Welch, an English major is receptive to the idea.
All racism is, is ignorance.
People need to learn that history ties us all together. Once they see, they'll learn we're all the same, just on the outside, a different shade. Project ACT applications for 1999-2000 are available in the counseling office and in most academic departments. The deadline to submit completed applications is May 15.