Vy Nguyen

The African King of Peace, Shamba Bolongongo

Written by: Hayley Gallagher Shamba Bolongongo, also known as Shamba the Great, was the ruler of the Kuba Kingdom in the central region of the present-day Democratic Republic of the…
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The Racist History of Baseball

Written by: Hayley Gallagher Baseball has been known as “America’s pastime” since its popularization in the 1860s, but its history is full of segregation and racism. The Negro Leagues were…
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What Thirteen Lives Taught Me About Community

I recently watched Thirteen Lives, the film based on the 2018 rescue of the 12 boys and their soccer coach who became trapped inside a cave in Thailand. I already…
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Why Do We Make Assumptions About People?

I’ve been thinking a lot about first impressions lately, and not the kind that happen in job interviews or on the first day of school. I mean the quiet ones…
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Why Do We Make Assumptions About People?

I’ve been thinking a lot about first impressions lately, and not the kind that happen in job interviews or on the first day of school. I mean the quiet ones…
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Why Media Literacy Matters More Than Ever

Between podcasts, news, research, and social media, learning about basically anything has gotten way easier over the past few years. What actually matters now is how much scrutiny that info…
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Talking to Immigrant Parents About Racism

Some of the hardest conversations I’ve had with my parents haven’t been about school, my career, or moving away for law school. They’ve been about race. From talking with friends…
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Why Communication Is Part of the Cure

Before I studied public health, I thought of language barriers as an inconvenience. Something frustrating, sure, but not something that could put someone’s health at risk. I knew it made…
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What Federal Loan Changes Mean for Students Like Me

I’m starting law school this fall, so I’ve been paying closer attention to financial aid changes than I probably ever have before. As I learned more about the upcoming changes…
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A Place Where My Passions Meet

I chose to intern for ARCC because its mission sits at the intersection of everything I’m passionate about: my own experience as an Asian American, my background in public health,…
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