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Angie Thomas’s The Hate U Give is a powerful book that explores racism, police brutality, and the importance of speaking up against injustice. The story follows Starr Carter, a Black…

You’re Using a Black Inventor’s Technology Right Now and Probably Don’t Know It Are you reading this on your phone or laptop? Either way, there’s a good chance you’re using…

When people think about racism, they often think about discrimination in schools, workplaces, or the criminal justice system. However, racism can also affect the environment people live in. Environmental racism…

You’ve probably worn one. A small plastic clip on your fingertip at the doctor’s office. A red light glows. A number pops up. 98. You’re fine. Next patient. It feels…

Grab a bandage from your first aid kit. Look at the color. It probably says “skin tone” or “flesh” somewhere on the box. Now ask yourself one question. Whose skin?…

College is often described as a place where anyone can work hard, get an education, and create opportunities for their future. However, students do not all begin with the same…

LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers is one of the biggest stories in the NBA right now. After spending the last eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, James officially…

Why “I Don’t See Color” Isn’t the Same as Being Anti-Racist “I don’t see color. I just see people.” That is usually said with good intentions. The person may simply…

Thurgood Marshall, Ruby Bridges, Jackie Robinson were the first in their fields, individuals who paved the way for others and set examples for generations to come. These individuals gave hope…

I moved to the United States with my mother when I was three years old. I don’t remember the actual experience since I was so young, but I can talk…