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In an article about the romaticization of the tech industry, logos like Google and Windows sit amongst dollar bills and a cup of coffee.

The Romanticization of Breaking Into Tech

Everyone wants to make six figures and enjoy an endless supply of perks, all while avoiding the ugly truth about the largest tech companies.…

April 3, 2023

Is YouTube Dying?

Kirsten Kalebich, Arizona State University

What exactly can YouTube do to address the complaints lodged against it?…

December 26, 2022

In an article about Asian Americans as a model minority, protesters gather at a BLM rally.

The Model Minority Myth Is a Boon to Academic Inequality

Evan Tsuei, Westmont College

The Model Minority Myth turned Asian Americans into a discriminatory tool against fellow minorities, as demonstrated in affirmative action court cases.…

December 16, 2022

In an article about Arab American identity, an illustration of a diverse group of Arabs.

A Broader Arab American Identity Remains Essential to Americans of Arab Descent

Saba Bazzi, Wayne State University

With a continued long and unpredictable experience with immigration and their existence in America, Arab Americans often struggle to reconcile their ethnic identity with their American identity.…

August 15, 2022

Illustration of hands raised in solidarity in an article about Activision Blizzard

The Misogyny at Activision Blizzard Has Prompted a Gender Discrimination Lawsuit

Megan Heenan, Nevada State College

This gaming titan has certainly made their lack of respect for women exceedingly apparent.…

January 19, 2022

In an article about redlining, a photo of Brooklyn

How Do We Reckon With the Destructive History of Redlining?

Michael Boland, DePaul University

The harmful practice began decades ago and the consequences it has had on society persist today.…

May 28, 2021

Person in mask in article about Asian discrimination

Discrimination Toward Asian Americans Existed Long Before COVID-19

Karen Lu, Yale University

The racial abuse that started due to a virus being characterized as the 'Chinese virus' is by no means the first time it has happened.…

March 14, 2021

In an article about straight women using the phrase "I wish I was gay," a photo of two women in love

Dear Straight Women: Please Stop Saying You Wish You Were Gay

Katherine Brand, University of Michigan

These comments might not be explicitly homophobic, but they display the privilege of straight people and trivialize the negative experiences of queer women.…

September 2, 2020

In an article about community captions, a photo of the YouTube home screen on a laptop

YouTube Is Getting Rid of Community Captions to the Detriment of Many

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

The upcoming change will make it harder for deaf and hard of hearing people to access videos on the platform, as well as hinder video translations.…

August 17, 2020

A screenshot of Shane Dawson from one of his many YouTube videos

The Downfall of Shane Dawson: Temporary Uproar or the End of a Career?

Katherine Brand, University of Michigan

The YouTuber's success has been hit hard by the revival of his many past controversies concerning racism, blackface and the sexualization of minors.…

July 11, 2020

In an article about anti-racism and environmentalism, a raised fist

Environmentalism and Anti-Racism Go Hand-In-Hand

Eva Halvax, University of Arizona

Our current climate crisis is intertwined with white supremacy and colonialism, and any movement to save the planet must take that into account.…

July 9, 2020

In an article about accountability, an office space with a table full of people

Accountability Is a Good Start: Diversity as a Permanent Part of Business

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

Replacing the CEO with a Black executive isn't enough to establish long-term inclusivity. There is still work to do in the name of transformative action.…

July 1, 2020

In an article about performative activism, an illustration of a man and a woman with masks and blacked-out speech bubbles

Companies Are Being Called Out for Performative Activism

Reem Farhat, Fordham University

Many brands are posting in support of Black Lives Matter, while hiding their own racist practices.…

June 18, 2020

‘Chokehold: Policing Black Men’ Stresses the Need for Police Reform

Chase Cutarelli, Columbia University

Published in 2017, Paul Butler's book equips supporters of Black Lives Matter with one more important resource to curb racism in law enforcement.…

June 9, 2020

"Feminist Antibodies" allows for Asian-American voices to be heard during a time of extreme exnophobia and discrimination.

‘Feminist Antibodies’ Is a Stern Rebuke to Coronavirus-Related Racism

Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

The zine released by the Asian American Feminist Collective offers a communal response to the emerging anti-Asian xenophobia in the wake of COVID-19.…

May 5, 2020

Year of the Ox (pictured above) and their new single 'viral' touches on the struggles Asian-Americans are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Year of the Ox Responds to Epidemic-Fueled Anti-Asian Racism With ‘Viral’

Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

The Korean American rap duo's latest music video comments on the surge in xenophobia directed at Asian Americans in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.…

April 29, 2020

Life Is Strange 2: The Game Tackling More Than Just a Tragic Storyline

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

The adventure game isn't as popular as its predecessor, but it's just as good.…

April 16, 2020

The Reaction to Meghan Markle Exposes the Racism in the U.K.

Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

It got so bad that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex decided to leave their royal duties behind and move to another country.…

April 5, 2020

Juice Wrld in an article about black mental health

We Need To Talk About Black Mental Health

Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

While many communities are celebrating mental health awareness, it still faces a large stigma in the black community thanks to centuries of racism.…

March 8, 2020

The Dark Side of TikTok Has Emerged in the Algorithm

Abby Webb, Rice University

The app might appear to be just a harmless reincarnation of Vine, but TikTok has plenty of skeletons in its digital closet.…

January 8, 2020

The Masterpiece Cakeshop Ruling Doesn’t Really Answer Any Key Questions

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

The verdict provides little insight as to how far the Constitution protects religious liberties and same-sex rights.…

June 5, 2018

Asian-Americans Sue Harvard for Admissions-Based Discrimination

Alex Johnson, New York University

According to the suit, a ‘diversity quota’ at Harvard forces Asian-American students to score higher on the SAT just to be competitive with their white counterparts.…

April 6, 2018

‘Paddington’ Is a Statement on Immigration

Study Breaks Writer

It is funny, it is friendly, kids love it, but the 'Paddington' series is not just for kids — its message of immigration and discrimination is for everyone.…

March 7, 2018

Ivy League Students Are Working to Eradicate Legacies

Dominique Bander, Loyola University Maryland

Students argue that the programs essentially act as affirmative action for the wealthy.…

February 18, 2018

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