George Floyd Riots: Violence Is Not The Answer
Introduction Bitter news has shaken the world. An African-American man named George Floyd was killed by a white police officer, who refused to remove his
Severe Xenophobia and Anti-Asian Racism During the COVID-19 Pandemic
With the recent outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, the world is facing an unprecedented time, and countries are making efforts to overcome this pandemic. Although
Racial Coalition Building Is Needed In Times Of A Pandemic
Introduction Marginalized groups have always faced oppression, but it is highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic. There has been a rise in anti-Asian racism, and black, LatinX,
A Call For Black Joy And An End To Sensationalism
I care. Didn’t you see my repost? The message being sent by most non-black people attempting to act as allies during the wake of George
Police Brutality Is Not a New Issue, But It Needs New Solutions
Across Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, several videos have spread of a violent interaction between a California sheriff’s deputy and Elijah Tufono, an African American 14-year-old.
Applying Prison Abolition Principles To Address Inequities
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the inequities impacting marginalized communities where minorities are dying and infected at higher rates than other groups. From overcrowding in
Bad or Worse: Why Racism is Bad and Its Negative Effects on Our Society
Introduction Why is racism bad? Racism is a cruel thing that was created to have power over other races. Putting someone down because of their
Flint: The City That Didn’t Deserve Water
In August of 2014, a city of about 98,000 fell into crisis regarding the most basic tasks; drinking, cooking, and bathing became a challenge. The city of Flint,
Similar To Starbucks, All Fast Food Needs Racial Bias Training
Fast Food restaurants need racial bias training classes with all their employees to teach them to respect everyone- not just their race. In 2018, we
Reform Rather Than Punishment Is Needed To Reduce Violence In Chicago
Introduction Violence in Chicago is often attributed by outsiders to the idea that black residents harbor hatred for one another and do not respect their