Category: Race

Race is a social construct used to group individuals, largely based on certain physical appearances and social factors. Some examples of race include white, Black or African American, Indian or Alaska Native as well as Asian and Pacific Islander.

Doll Diversity: How Has Barbie Become More Inclusive in Recent Years?

Appearance Ethnicity Race
On May 25, Mattel dropped the Laverne Cox Barbie as part of their Barbie Tribute Collection, making history as the first transgender Barbie. As a…
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Gun Violence in America: A threat to POC

Government Race
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…
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Teachers and Mentoring Students of Diverse Backgrounds

Education Educational Race
According to a study done between 2012 and 2017, on 233,982 students from third grade through twelfth grade, 78% of elementary school students felt engaged,…
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2022 Juneteenth Arts Festival

National Origin Race
We have partnered with the 4th Annual ARISE: Pupil of the Eye Conference, an initiative of Americans of African descent to bring you an evening…
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How Quidditch is Paving a New Path for Diversity

Race Sex Sports
Quidditch is a popular sport among college students which has continued to grow in popularity since its beginning. However, due to the source materials’ biased…
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Why Are People of Color So Scarce in Pro Cycling?

National Origin Race Sports
On May 17, Eritrean cyclist Biniam Girmay won stage 10 of the Giro d’Italia, becoming the first Black African to win a stage at a…
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African Americans in Baseball: Bases Empty

Race Socioeconomic Sports
Major League Baseball (MLB), America’s oldest professional sports league founded in the 1870s, marked history when drafting its first African American player in 1947. MLB…
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How Does Atlanta Handle the White Savior Trope Using Surrealism?

Race Television
Atlanta has returned with a third season from its almost four-year hiatus. It sticks to its formula of simultaneously being a comedy and a social…
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The Surge of Mexican Film Creators in America

Ethnicity Movies Race
Hollywood has recently made strides in diversifying its creators: producers, writers, and directors. For quite some time, only one perspective had a voice; even today,…
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The Surge of Indigenous TV and Film Creators in America

Ethnicity Movies Race Television
Hollywood has recently made strides in diversifying its creators: producers, writers, and directors. For quite some time, only one perspective had a voice; even today,…
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