Nikhar Ahmed...and AmeriCorps?!

Those of you who know me, know that I am passionate about three things: diversity, equity, and social justice. Working for the AmeriCorps appears as though it would give me the opportunity to express the latter two qualities all while helping people in the bargain. Has anyone participated in an AmeriCorps program, who would have any insight or advice to offer me concerning the organization?

Black Men and Asian Women

I don't come along too many articles or books that I feel are quote worthy or feel strongly enough to want to take the time out of my life to post, but this one here struck my interest: http://www.alternet.org/mediaculture/41857 . Granted, it may be because I am somewhat personally invested in the "phenomenon", but let me make it clear that I do not completely agree with everything that the article says, but support the fact that interracial dating, especially for Asian-American women, must become more acceptable both within the Asian-American community and out amongst general society. Let me know what you think...