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Supported and Appreciated: My Internship at ARCC

By: Olivia Byers I am eternally grateful for the semester spent as the Fundraising and Executive Support Intern for the Anti-Racism Commitment Coalition. Coming into the foundation as a political…
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Making a Difference: My Internship at ARCC

By: Laura Beltrán My time as the fundraising intern for ARCC was nothing short of amazing; not only was I able to dive deeply into the world of non-profits, but…
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Gratitude for an Incredible Internship at ARCC

By: Emi Pang As a recent SDSU graduate, I am so thankful to have worked with ARCC in my last semester! It was such an enriching experience and I loved…
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Racism in Sports: Part One

Sports dominate society in various cultural, social, economic and political forms. They provide a source of unity and entertainment for families, communities and societies. From international to collegiate level, individuals…
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CONGRATULATIONS to the “Vantastic” Valerie Thene!

In 2023, two of ARCC’s most active and committed volunteers reached one of life’s key milestones for a young person transitioning to adulthood – High School Graduation.  ARCC would like…
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CONGRATULATIONS to the“Super” Sarah Feng!

In 2023, two of ARCC’s most active and committed volunteers reached one of life’s key milestones – High School Graduation.  ARCC would like to recognize these two AMAZING young women…
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My Brother, Orieon Thurston – A Mentor who gives youth HOPE!

At ARCC we espouse taking action to drive positive change.  Taking action can take many forms. Some examples are: But another very important way to take action is to mentor…
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No Red Card Against Racism in Football

The inevitable happened. After a Spanish  Football (season ) full of racism incidents in several stadiums  (Wanda stadium of Atletico de Madrid, Camp Nou of Barcelona FC , Zorilla stadium of …
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June 27, 2023 CIA Event Summary: Common Theme was Racism in Schools

The CIA event on June 27 provided an opportunity for ARCC community members to share more about their personal anti-racism journeys. We had multiple Board members attend as well as…
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Travel is FATAL to Prejudice: The Transformation of Samuel Clemons to Mark Twain

My wife and I had the pleasure of visiting Hartford, CT last month to attend the wedding of the daughter of a dear friend.  Neither of us had ever visited…
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