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Hispanic group decries portrayals in media
November 8, 2005
Beatriz Amberman, founder of the Virginia Beach-based Hispanic Community Dialogue Organization, says she is concerned about what she called a growing anti-immigrant sentiment portrayed in the media.

Amberman coordinated a news conference Monday to "start a dialogue about racism, bias and bigotry."

"We know that our immigration system is broken," Amberman said. "We call upon our Congress and our president to find a solution."

She and others expressed concerns that immigrants are being portrayed in a negative way in the media and by the public.

The group is planning a public forum from 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 9 in room 104 of the Batten Arts and Letters Building at Old Dominion University in Norfolk.