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Globalization of K-pop: How Diverse is the K-pop Fandom?

When PSY’s “Gangnam Style” blew up worldwide in 2012, K-pop was still a niche interest. It wasn’t until 2017 that K-pop started seeing exponential growth…
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What Is Going On With Asian American Mental Health?

Asian Americans are becoming the largest race in the United States. However, many underlying problems are facing this race. One of the most serious problems…
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How Diverse is Netflix’s LGBTQ+ Show “Heartstopper”?

Members of the LGBTQ+ community crave to see characters like them on screen. While few films and shows have managed to include accurate representation, Netflix’s…
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Are Street Signs In America Accessible To All Language Speakers? 

With many immigrants coming to America, this country has around 337 spoken languages. However, many speakers of different languages struggle traveling because most street signs…
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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…
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How The Ignorance Surrounding Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women Has Sparked a Movement

Violent crime rates against indigenous women are alarming, and they often receive very little attention from law enforcement and the media. This fact has caused…
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How and Why Does Food Insecurity Disproportionately Hurt Marginalized Groups?

In 2019, 10.5% of Americans experienced food insecurity, defined as a lack of access to adequate and healthy foods. Food insecurity is a complex issue…
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Job Availability for the Asian Community in America

In the recent blockbuster film Everything Everywhere All At Once, American audiences have the chance to learn about Evelyn, an Asian American woman and the…
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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…
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American Universities: The Center Of Diverse Cultures (Part 2)

Previously, we have discussed how people from diverse backgrounds spread and preserve their culture. Part 2 of this series will examine how professors handle a…
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