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FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 2001

The Alaska Commission on Tolerance held a third public meeting on racism in the state on Thursday night, as residents of Kodiak complained of continued discrimination in a community noted for its diversity.

Kodiak Island still has a significantly white population but Asian-Americans now outnumber Alaska Natives. Hispanic and multi-racial residents also live on the island.

Governor Tony Knowles (D) created the commission in response to the paint-ball attacks of three white males on Alaska Natives. One has pleaded guilty to a lesser set of misdemeanor charges and is denying he made racist statements that were captured on videotape.

Get the Story:
Diverse Kodiak still sees racism (The Anchorage Daily News 8/3)

Relevant Links:
Alaska Commission on Tolerance - http://www.gov.state.ak.us/tolerance

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