The Lack of Opportunities for African Americans
Some may think that African Americans are just complaining, or “playing the race card” when it comes to opportunities in education, the job industry, and
The Striking Difference in the Treatment of Protesters Based on Race
Introduction The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the right to conduct a peaceful assembly. Law enforcement may break up gatherings that have turned
Red, Green, and In Between: How Redlining Divided Neighborhoods and Schools
This is a submission from our Leaders 4SC Middle School Camp With the COVID-19 pandemic in full force, schools have shifted to online learning. But
The Government Must Pay Reparations To Eligible African Americans
What Are Reparations? Reparations have been a topic of discussion for years, so it’s no surprise it’s being brought into the light amidst the current
The Virtual Divide: Online vs. In-Person Learning in Fall 2020
As schools begin to reopen or begin virtual teaching this fall, institutions face the difficult decision of whether or not they should hold in-person classes.
Trump’s Ban On “Anti-American” Diversity Training
The Memorandum On September 4, 2020, a memorandum was issued from the Executive Office of the President, passing a ban on diversity training in the
Women Should be Paid Equally as Men in All Fields
Introduction There has been amazing progress for women’s rights, but even now, they still struggle for equal pay because they want the same appreciation for
Affirmative Action: Equity or Inequality?
Affirmative Action Since its introduction in the mid-1900s, the concept of affirmative action has continuously sparked controversy. Defined by Stanford as “positive steps taken to
No More Generic Statements, We Want Companies to Advocate
Recent Events The recent killing of George Floyd and many other black Americans by police sparked a national reaction. While people protested in the streets,
The Insupportable Shooting Of Jacob Blake
Introduction On August 23, 2020, police officers of Kenosha, Wisconsin, were responding to a domestic incident. Jacob Blake was attempting to break up a fight