Joyce Nishioka A sian Americans in Silicon Valley lauded the Rev. Jesse Jackson's announcement last week that he is expanding his mission to boost minorities' clout to the country's high-tech capital. Although Silicon Valley is experiencing growing prosperity, opportunity is not available to all. The key to continued growth will be inclusion of all.
People tend to include people they are most comfortable with.
We hope Rev. Jackson will meet with the community. It already owns stock in more than 100 companies, and plans to invest in 50 more in Silicon Valley this month. When he goes to a shareholder's meeting, he brings to the table the desire and demands of the community. We use our money to lock up our youth. We are jailing rather than educating.