December 1, 1997
Contact: Louise Snider, 619/594-5204
MEDIA ADVISORY
Somali students and the culture clash at Crawford High School
The following faculty from San Diego State University,s Department of Sociology are available to discuss the tensions and culture clash between Somali students/refugees and others as evidenced in the recent disruptions at Crawford High School.
Dr. Kenji Ima, phone 594-5534. Dr. Ima specializes in problems of recent immigrants and has worked with various immigrant groups and agencies in San Diego and elsewhere.
Dr. Phillip Gay, phone 594-7199 (o) or 481-7564 (h). Dr. Gay specializes in race relations, minority group relations, and contemporary American culture.
Dr. Gordon Clanton, phone 594-1321 (o) or 755-7770 (h). Dr. Clanton specializes in minority group relations and American institutions.