ARCC Blog

A legacy of community resilience, remembering former president Jimmy Carter

The world recently lost a great leader and champion for people everywhere. After reaching the age of 100 years old, former president Jimmy Carter died on December 29, 2024. While…
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The Trump Administration’s Policies and Their Impact on Indigenous Peoples

The Trump administration’s policies are creating significant challenges for Native Americans, impacting their citizenship, immigration status, education, and tribal sovereignty. Citizenship and Sovereignty: Immigration and Deportation: Indigenous Immigrants: Education: These…
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What is REDnote and why are TikTokers obsessed with it?

With the upcoming TikTok ban set for January 19, 2025 upheld by the Supreme Court, TikTok users have been in a frenzy trying to find a new platform that grants…
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Why I Joined the ARCC As a Spring/Summer Intern

It’s no secret that one’s beliefs are heavily influenced by their environment. This can include one’s family, friends, peers at school, and experiences they had growing up in their neighborhood.…
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Racial Profiling During California Wildfires

In light of the recent wildfires in southern California, I have been constantly refreshing my social media platforms to get the most recent insights into local fires and get updates…
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The Question of Liberty and Justice for All

The Question of Liberty and Justice for All “Liberty and justice for all” is a notion that is interwoven into the US Pledge of Allegiance, a decree that school children…
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Trump’s First Week in Office: Implications and Insights for the Future 

As of January 20th, 2025, Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, and Trump’s first week in office commenced.  Right as the day…
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Why Schools Should Teach More About Racial Justice 

Education has always been a powerful tool for shaping society. The lessons taught in schools don’t just prepare students for exams—they help define how young people understand history, culture, and justice. However,…
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The Power of Representation – Why Diversity and Inclusion in Media Matters 

Media influences us to shape the way we see the world, ourselves, and each other. From the movies we watch to the music we listen to and the fashion trends we follow,…
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The Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.: A Blueprint for Today’s Change-Makers 

Why MLK’s Dream Still Matters in 2025  Every January, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a prominent leader in the civil rights movement. But MLK is more than just…
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