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A System of Racial Targeting

Many people believe that the justice system has failed Hispanics, Blacks, and other minorities, but in reality, it’s actually doing what it was intended to do. The United States has…
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When a Viral Moment Becomes a Conversation About Race

It happens almost every day. Someone posts a video, it gets millions of views, and suddenly everyone has an opinion. A person can go from completely unknown to being discussed…
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Why Every Student Should Study Abroad (At Least Once)

I’ve studied abroad three times so far: one time in high school for a full academic year and twice in my third year of college. All three experiences taught me…
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What Does Inclusion Actually Look Like?

A space can be diverse without actually being inclusive. An organization may have people from different races, cultures, genders, and backgrounds sitting in the same room. But simply having different…
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Why HBCUs Still Matter Today

Historically, Black colleges and universities, better known as HBCUs, were created at a time when Black students were often denied access to higher education. Today, more than 100 HBCUs continue…
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Why Everyday Bias Is So Easy to Overlook

When we hear the word bias, we may think about something obvious. Someone making a racist comment, treating someone differently because of their race, or purposely excluding them. But bias…
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The ARCC Newsletter Is Back: Stay Connected, Stay Informed

The ARCC Newsletter is back! The Anti-Racism Commitment Coalition is bringing our newsletter back as another way to stay connected with our community and keep important conversations going. What Can…
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The Richest Person Ever Was Black

Written by: Hayley Gallagher Mansa Musa, the 14th-century ruler of the Mali Empire, is renowned for his extraordinary wealth, expansive empire, and significant contributions to culture and education. Reigning from…
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DEI in the Workplace

Written by: Hayley Gallagher Diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEl, is a workplace term that has grown in popularity over the past few years. It refers to policies and procedures…
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Back to School: Why I Use Three Different Systems to Stay Organized

Every new school year, I go through the same routine of convincing myself that this is the year I’ll finally stick to one organization method. It never works. What actually…
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