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Who Gets to Be the Hero?

When we think of superheroes, we usually picture people with incredible powers, dramatic costumes, and some kind of villain standing in their way. But who gets to be the hero?…
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What Your Favorite Playlist Can Teach You About Culture

Think about the music you listen to every day. Maybe your playlist has hip-hop, country, pop, R&B, rock, or a little bit of everything. Music is one of the easiest…
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Justice for Nolan Wells: Why His Story Still Deserves Attention

Justice for Nolan Wells: Why His Story Still Deserves Attention When a young person dies in unclear circumstances, their family deserves answers. For Black families in America, that search for…
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Still Missing, Still Loved: Why Missing Black People Deserve Our Attention

When someone goes missing, you would think their story would immediately get attention. But for many missing Black people, that’s not the case. In 2025 alone, the FBI recorded more…
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Racism Is Everyone’s History

The history of racism should be taught to everyone, not just marginalized individuals. Racism is the product of mistakes made by others in the past. If those individuals aren’t taught…
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Being Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable

When I first entered college, I was super nervous and introverted. I was worried that I would be like this for my entire college experience. But as time went by,…
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Remembering 9/11 Through an Anti-Racism Lens

September 11, 2001, was one of the most devastating days in American history. Thousands of citizens, firefighters, police officers, medics, friends, and family members lost their lives in the 9/11…
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Racism and Sports: More Than Just a Game

Sports are often described as something that brings people together. Fans can sit next to complete strangers and celebrate the same team, while athletes from different backgrounds work together toward…
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The “Normal” Crayon

In almost every classroom, there is a box of crayons with a peach-colored crayon inside. For years, children called it “skin color.” Nobody announced that other skin tones were less…
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Why Representation Matters

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…
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