Author: Camila Aponte
How Highest-Grossing Films Fail to Tell Diverse Stories In the Twenty-First Century
The biggest movies of the twenty-first century have pushed for more inclusive storytelling and an ensemble of diverse characters. Unfortunately, they continue to remain white-centric…
How Issues of Transportation Impact Minority Groups Disproportionately
Public Transportation is available around the United States, namely in metropolitan areas. This article explores the unequal access to transportation for minority groups. The United…
The Displacement of Minority Households in Face of Redevelopment Projects
In the face of modernization, redevelopment practices can often lead to exclusionary rules, making affordable housing less available. The federal, state, and local governments need…
Affordable Housing Crisis and Its Impact on Minority Group’s Accessibility
The United States is undergoing an affordable housing crisis, made worse by the current Covid-19 pandemic, impacting low-income minority households disproportionately. This article explores the…
Baseball Umpires: A Need to Bring More Minority Representation
Baseball umpires are an essential part of the sport due to their ability to make decisions on difficult plays and enforce the game’s rules. MLB…
NBCUniversal’s Inclusionary Practices Are Hiding the Truth Behind the Company
Comcast NBCUniversal Media, LLC is one of the world’s largest entertainment companies. While the company has invested in expanding diversity and inclusivity, it is still…
Asians in Baseball: The Difficult Journey to Enter the Majors
Asian Americans and Asian international players are highly underrepresented in Major League Baseball (MLB). This article explores the lack of representation and what the MLB…
The Good and the Bad of Disney’s Efforts to Overcome Its Racist Past
The Walt Disney Company, founded in 1923, continues to be portrayed as the place to accomplish one’s dreams and live happily ever after. However, the…
Latinos in Baseball: The Hidden Discriminatory Practices
The presence of Latino players in Major League Baseball (MLB) has been outstanding in recent years. Unfortunately, these numbers typically result from abhorrent discriminatory practices…
Gun Violence in America: A threat to POC
People of Color (POC) have been continuous victims of gun violence in the United States. This article breaks down the issue of gun violence and…