ARCC Blog

When people hear the word anti-racism, they often assume it is a movement that only benefits those who experience racial discrimination. In reality, anti-racism benefits everyone by helping to create…

Image Credits: Manuel Bowman, Digital Collage Afrofuturism made its debut in 1993 when Mark Dery coined the term in his essay “Black to the Future,” which looked to 1980s art…

Growing up in the Twin Cities I was exposed to police brutality, white supremacy, and hate in general. I used to fear getting into a car with my father, terrified…

In my many years of being both a student and an educator, I’ve learned the value of overcoming discomfort. Being uncomfortable isn’t always a bad thing, and sometimes it’s a…

Before I studied public health, I thought of language barriers as an inconvenience. Something frustrating, sure, but not something that could put someone’s health at risk. I knew it made…

I’m starting law school this fall, so I’ve been paying closer attention to financial aid changes than I probably ever have before. As I learned more about the upcoming changes…

Be honest; When was the last time you were actually bored? Not scrolling on your phone. Not watching Netflix. Not listening to music. Just sitting there with nothing to do.…

I know… I had the same reaction. How can something called a strawberry not actually be a berry? It sounds made up, but it’s actually true. Most of us grow…

I have chosen volunteerism as my activity for ARCC because I think volunteering is one of the best uses of my time and my initiative. ARCC can provide me with…

Reacting to the rise of racism in our society has become the major issue for me during my orientation with the Anti-Racism Commitment Coalition (ARCC). As part of this orientation,…