Category: Race
Losing Affirmative Action, Who Does It Really Hurt?
What is Affirmative Action? The discussion of affirmative action has caused discourse throughout the educational system. Because of widespread racism, many people believe that affirmative…
Whitewashing in Media: How Whitewashing Negatively Affects People Of Color
When you look at the films and television shows you watch, do you see someone who you can relate to and whose experiences are similar…
The Hinderance on Latinx Representation: Cogitating on a Decade Long Plateau in Media & Broadcasting
Producer, host, and correspondent for various media outlets, Naz Perez and I sat down to go over some stats from a report outlining Latinx representation…
The Rise of On-Screen Primetime Representation for People of Color
The death of George Floyd relit the wick to an ever-burning flame for racial equality in the U.S. Many production companies and studios in Hollywood…
The Relationship Between Dystopian Fiction and People of Colour
The unjust society written in young adult dystopian fiction can very much be our own world told through the wrong perspective – where are the…
How Accessible is Hair Care for Curly vs. Straight Hair?
Straight hair is the default for hair care in the United States. As a result, hair types 3 and 4 – textured hair that is…
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…
What Accounts For The Lowest Unemployment Rate Of The Asian Race In America?
With booming population growth, the Asian race is becoming the largest race in America. This race has been adapting significantly to the American labor force…
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…