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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.

water contamination in the US
Health · Race · Socioeconomic

How Water Contamination in the US Disproportionally Affects Communities of Color

ByAlec Pedigo June 16, 2022May 22, 2024 May 22, 2024

Water Contamination is a dangerous, all too common problem in many communities in the US. The communities most affected by…

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doll diversity
Appearance · Citizenship Status · Ethnicity · Race

Doll Diversity: How American Girl Encompasses the True American Diversity 

ByMarsanna Harris June 15, 2022June 16, 2024 June 16, 2024

Last week’s article on diversity among Barbie dolls discussed how playing with unrealistically thin dolls decreases children’s body satisfaction. That…

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how has barbie become more inclusive
Appearance · Ethnicity · Race

Doll Diversity: How Has Barbie Become More Inclusive in Recent Years?

ByMarsanna Harris June 7, 2022June 16, 2024 June 16, 2024

On May 25, Mattel dropped the Laverne Cox Barbie as part of their Barbie Tribute Collection, making history as the…

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Gun Violence in America: A threat to POC
Government · Race

Gun Violence in America: A threat to POC

ByCamila Aponte June 6, 2022January 30, 2024 January 30, 2024

People of Color (POC) have been continuous victims of gun violence in the United States. This article breaks down the…

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mentoring students of diverse backgrounds
Education · Educational · Race

Teachers and Mentoring Students of Diverse Backgrounds

ByTommy McCaffrey June 6, 2022June 16, 2024 June 16, 2024

According to a study done between 2012 and 2017, on 233,982 students from third grade through twelfth grade, 78% of…

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2022 Juneteenth Arts Festival
National Origin · Race

2022 Juneteenth Arts Festival

Byadmin June 2, 2022June 16, 2024 June 16, 2024

We have partnered with the 4th Annual ARISE: Pupil of the Eye Conference, an initiative of Americans of African descent…

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Race · Sex · Sports

How Quidditch is Paving a New Path for Diversity

ByAlec Pedigo June 1, 2022May 22, 2024 May 22, 2024

Quidditch is a popular sport among college students which has continued to grow in popularity since its beginning. However, due…

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diversity in pro cycling
National Origin · Race · Sports

Why Are People of Color So Scarce in Pro Cycling?

ByMarsanna Harris May 31, 2022May 22, 2024 May 22, 2024

On May 17, Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay won stage 10 of the Giro d’Italia, becoming the first Black African to…

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african americans in baseball
Race · Socioeconomic · Sports

African Americans in Baseball: Bases Empty

ByCamila Aponte May 29, 2022May 22, 2024 May 22, 2024

Major League Baseball (MLB), America’s oldest professional sports league founded in the 1870s, marked history when drafting its first African…

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atlanta poster
Race · Television

How Does Atlanta Handle the White Savior Trope Using Surrealism?

ByJordan Allen May 19, 2022June 16, 2024 June 16, 2024

Atlanta has returned with a third season from its almost four-year hiatus. It sticks to its formula of simultaneously being…

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