People of Color

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On Feeling Excluded From AAPI Heritage Month

Julia Concepcion, Virginia Commonwealth University

I don’t, as a biracial woman, feel accepted into this group that is meant to be celebrated.…

May 23, 2023

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Living With Depression as an Immigrant

Amandine Shadia, The University of Arizona Global Campus

When it comes to mental health, parents from other countries can often be dismissive of their child's needs due to cultural taboos.…

March 14, 2022

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The Unfortunate Reality of Missing Persons Cases — Missing White Woman Syndrome

Re’nesia Mills, University of Tampa

Amid the uproar surrounding the disappearance of Gabby Petito, conversations on racism have surfaced as people of color receive unequal treatment in similar situations.…

October 14, 2021

The Tanning Industry Can Be a Danger to People of Color

Jael Davis, DePaul University

Don’t let the colorful swimsuits and fruity lotions fool you: Excessive sun or UVA exposure can be a pathway toward racial transgressions.…

June 18, 2021

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Great Big Story Brings 5 Years of Powerful Storytelling To a Close

Aimi Wen, Duke University

The YouTube channel connected people across the globe through narratives that promoted positive representation.…

January 13, 2021

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2020 Was a Victory for Diverse Representation in Government

Emma Watts, University of Arizona

This year's elections made history, with more and more women, people of color and members of the LGBTQ+ community taking political office. …

November 20, 2020

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How ‘Queer Eye’ Both Fails and Succeeds at Representation

Emma Smith, Wesleyan University

The depiction of queer people on the show's fifth season is reigniting questions about how LGBTQ+ characters are portrayed in the media.…

July 18, 2020

Rachel Cargle Takes No Prisoners With Her Anti-Racism Education

Juliana Fujii, Biola University

The Black activist teaches aspiring allies the art of confrontation and the need to overcome comfort to achieve change.…

July 9, 2020

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A24 and the Transition From Hollywood Big-Budgets to Arthouse Masterpieces

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

This artier newcomer is stepping into the film industry's spotlight and edging out previous stalwarts like Miramax.…

December 12, 2019

Be a Better Ally by Remembering Your Place While Consuming Art

Christine Bushart, Georgia State University

Just because you can consume it doesn’t mean it was made for you.…

October 6, 2019

How Movies Are Shifting Toward Allyship and Diversity

Christine Bushart, Georgia State University

This machine doesn’t take tokens.…

June 25, 2019

The Carters’ New Video Has Everyone Going Apeshit

Rebecca Crosby, American University

Fittingly, the couple's work of art belongs in a museum.…

June 19, 2018

This ‘Caged Bird’ Will Sing

Shashank Rao, University of Michigan

After creating "Caged Bird Magazine" last year Howard University's Alexa Lisitza discusses her new feminist publication, "The Intersectionalist."…

December 1, 2017

4 Details Everyone Needs to Know About the U.S. Criminal Justice System

Leslie Currie, University of Virginia

Here are just a few light talking points for family dinners during the holiday season!…

November 11, 2017

How Multicultural Greek Organizations Changed the Landscape of Traditional Greek Life

Karen Guan, Southern Methodist University

The emergence of multicultural Greek life has proved to be a haven for students of color.…

October 10, 2017

#TaketheKnee Is About Justice, not President Trump

Jade Moffett, Baylor University

Of all the topics Trump could have discussed on social media, he chose to focus on athletes who refused to stand for the American flag.…

September 30, 2017

How FENTY Beauty Changed the Diversity Standard

Keegan Fornoff, Southeast Missouri State University

Rihanna’s new makeup line has sparked a change in how brands should approach diversity.…

September 23, 2017

Coming to Terms with Your White Privilege

Payton Ramey, University of Central Florida

If you think admitting your privilege is self-effacing, then you're in for a pleasant surprise.…

April 3, 2017

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