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Race

Race is a social construct used to group individuals, largely based on certain physical appearances and social factors. Some examples of race include white, Black or African American, Indian or Alaska Native as well as Asian and Pacific Islander.

american universities
Education · Ethnicity · Race

American Universities: The Center Of Diverse Cultures (Part 2)

ByAlissa Dao July 8, 2022June 16, 2024 June 16, 2024

Previously, we have discussed how people from diverse backgrounds spread and preserve their culture. Part 2 of this series will…

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NBCUniversal's inclusionary practices
Ethnicity · Race · Sex · Sexual Orientation · Television

NBCUniversal’s Inclusionary Practices Are Hiding the Truth Behind the Company

ByCamila Aponte July 7, 2022June 16, 2024 June 16, 2024

Comcast NBCUniversal Media, LLC is one of the world’s largest entertainment companies. While the company has invested in expanding diversity…

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comic book companies
Ethnicity · Movies · Race · Television

How Comic Book Companies Are Erasing Culture in Comics

ByAlec Pedigo July 6, 2022June 16, 2024 June 16, 2024

Comic books and movies are an excellent opportunity for representation, but POC in comics are constantly rewritten as white or…

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overturning of roe v. wade
Government · Health · Race · Sex · Socioeconomic

How Will the Overturning of Roe v. Wade Affect People Who Can Get Pregnant?

ByMarsanna Harris June 30, 2022May 22, 2024 May 22, 2024

On June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Roe v. Wade ruling, which protected abortion rights, 55 years after…

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percy jackson cast
Movies · Race · Television

How Percy Jackson Casting Showcases Diversity and Generates Mixed Reviews From Fans

ByAlec Pedigo June 30, 2022May 22, 2024 May 22, 2024

Percy Jackson has begun filming and formally announced part of its cast. This casting has generated positive and negative reactions…

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asians in baseball
National Origin · Race · Sports

Asians in Baseball: The Difficult Journey to Enter the Majors

ByCamila Aponte June 28, 2022May 22, 2024 May 22, 2024

Asian Americans and Asian international players are highly underrepresented in Major League Baseball (MLB). This article explores the lack of…

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How Medical Bias Causes High Maternal Deaths in POC
Health · Race

How Medical Bias Causes High Maternal Deaths in POC

ByAlec Pedigo June 25, 2022May 22, 2024 May 22, 2024

Conscious and unconscious medical biases are very dangerous. This is especially true in pregnancy as they have led to higher…

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The Good and the Bad of Disney’s Efforts to Overcome Its Racist Past
Movies · Race

The Good and the Bad of Disney’s Efforts to Overcome Its Racist Past

ByCamila Aponte June 23, 2022January 31, 2024 January 31, 2024

The Walt Disney Company, founded in 1923, continues to be portrayed as the place to accomplish one’s dreams and live…

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loving v. virginia
Government · Race · Sexual Orientation

How Have Romantic Relationships and Multiracial Diversity Changed Since Loving v. Virginia?

ByMarsanna Harris June 22, 2022May 22, 2024 May 22, 2024

On June 12, 1967, the United States legalized interracial marriages in the Loving v. Virginia court case. Named after the…

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latinos in baseball
Ethnicity · Race · Socioeconomic · Sports

Latinos in Baseball: The Hidden Discriminatory Practices

ByCamila Aponte June 19, 2022May 22, 2024 May 22, 2024

The presence of Latino players in Major League Baseball (MLB) has been outstanding in recent years. Unfortunately, these numbers typically…

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