Chase Cutarelli, Columbia University

The SAT was created in part by  eugenics enthusiast Carl C. Brigham. How does this shape America’s current evaluation of its students?

Michelle Young, Simon Fraser University

Contemporary rhythm and blues has been one of the most prominent musical styles over the past few years — what are these global newcomers adding to the mix?

Alyssa Alexander, SUNY Buffalo State

Despite its endorsement from Oprah, Jeanine Cummins’ book about the life of a Mexican woman is having a damaging impact on minorities.

Ana Greening, Texas State University

The junior has made a huge impact through her involvement in student government.

Kayla Platoff, Maryville University

Minority communities both in the United States and abroad are continuously the first to suffer from water insecurity.

Cheryl Sutton, Purdue University

With high political tension across the country, 2017 was a dynamic year for all minorities, in both good ways and bad.

Joiya Reid, Georgia Southern University

Karen Vargas, senior at Fresno Pacific University, found herself fighting not only for her Hispanic roots but also for other minorities without an agency.