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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.

displacement of minority households
Government · Race

The Displacement of Minority Households in Face of Redevelopment Projects

ByCamila Aponte July 26, 2022February 7, 2024 February 7, 2024

In the face of modernization, redevelopment practices can often lead to exclusionary rules, making affordable housing less available. The federal,…

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k-pop fandom
Age · Gender Expression · Music · National Origin · Race · Sexual Orientation

Globalization of K-pop: How Diverse is the K-pop Fandom?

ByMarsanna Harris July 23, 2022May 22, 2024 May 22, 2024

When PSY’s “Gangnam Style” blew up worldwide in 2012, K-pop was still a niche interest. It wasn’t until 2017 that…

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What Is Going On With Asian American Mental Health?
Ethnicity · Health · Race

What Is Going On With Asian American Mental Health?

ByAlissa Dao July 22, 2022June 15, 2024 June 15, 2024

Asian Americans are becoming the largest race in the United States. However, many underlying problems are facing this race. One…

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netflix's heartstopper
Race · Sexual Orientation · Television

How Diverse is Netflix’s LGBTQ+ Show “Heartstopper”?

ByAnushka Mukherjee July 21, 2022June 15, 2024 June 15, 2024

Members of the LGBTQ+ community crave to see characters like them on screen. While few films and shows have managed…

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Are Street Signs In America Accessible To All Language Speakers? 
Linguistic · Race

Are Street Signs In America Accessible To All Language Speakers? 

ByAlissa Dao July 20, 2022June 15, 2024 June 15, 2024

With many immigrants coming to America, this country has around 337 spoken languages. However, many speakers of different languages struggle…

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affordable housing crisis
Government · Race

Affordable Housing Crisis and Its Impact on Minority Group’s Accessibility 

ByCamila Aponte July 19, 2022February 7, 2024 February 7, 2024

The United States is undergoing an affordable housing crisis, made worse by the current Covid-19 pandemic, impacting low-income minority households…

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missing indigenous women
Race · Sex

How The Ignorance Surrounding Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women Has Sparked a Movement

ByAlec Pedigo July 18, 2022June 15, 2024 June 15, 2024

Violent crime rates against indigenous women are alarming, and they often receive very little attention from law enforcement and the…

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food insecurity
Health · Race · Socioeconomic

How and Why Does Food Insecurity Disproportionately Hurt Marginalized Groups?

ByMarsanna Harris July 17, 2022May 22, 2024 May 22, 2024

In 2019, 10.5% of Americans experienced food insecurity, defined as a lack of access to adequate and healthy foods. Food…

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job availability for the asian community
National Origin · Race

Job Availability for the Asian Community in America

ByAlissa Dao July 15, 2022March 14, 2024 March 14, 2024

In the recent blockbuster film Everything Everywhere All At Once, American audiences have the chance to learn about Evelyn, an…

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baseball umpires
Ethnicity · Race · Sports

Baseball Umpires: A Need to Bring More Minority Representation

ByCamila Aponte July 12, 2022June 16, 2024 June 16, 2024

Baseball umpires are an essential part of the sport due to their ability to make decisions on difficult plays and…

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