Courtney Paszkiewicz

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…

Inclusive schools and communities are places where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered to participate fully. Diversity brings people with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives together, but inclusion is…

When people hear the word anti-racism, they often assume it is a movement that only benefits those who experience racial discrimination. In reality, anti-racism benefits everyone by helping to create…

Racism is taught, not learned. No one is born racist or hateful; it is how we are socialized. That is why your community matters so much. You become socialized through…

The unprecedented rise of AI in almost every sector of society has its benefits, but what about its downfalls? AI is being used in nearly every institution for a variety…

I decided to volunteer for ARCC because of the current political climate in our country. It can often feel like we need opportunities to come together rather than continue drifting…