Courtney Paszkiewicz

Representation plays an important role in creating inclusive and equitable communities. When people see individuals from different racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds represented in schools, workplaces, media, and leadership, it…

When people hear the word anti-racism, they may think about major protests, historical movements, or public figures speaking out against racism. Those things are important, but anti-racism also starts in…

To me, an inclusive community is a place where people feel like they actually belong. It is not enough to simply bring people from different backgrounds together. Everyone should feel…

Education has played an important role in how I understand racism and social justice. Learning about historical events, civil rights movements, discrimination, and the experiences of marginalized communities has helped…

Talking about race can sometimes be uncomfortable. I think people may avoid these conversations because they are worried about saying the wrong thing or creating conflict. However, avoiding conversations about…

I used to think being an ally mostly meant supporting someone when they experienced discrimination. Now, I think allyship involves much more than simply saying that you support someone. Being…

Social media has become one of the main ways that people learn about what is happening around them. I have seen many conversations about racism, discrimination, racial justice, and social…

Racial stereotypes are something that I think many people encounter without always realizing it. They can appear in movies, television, social media, jokes, and even everyday conversations. Sometimes people repeat…

Learning about other cultures is something that I think can make people more understanding of one another. Everyone has different traditions, experiences, family backgrounds, and ways of looking at the…

I did not always understand what systemic racism meant. When I first thought about racism, I usually thought about one person treating another person differently because of their race. As…