Category: Race
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…
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…
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…
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…
How Water Contamination in the US Disproportionally Affects Communities of Color
Water Contamination is a dangerous, all too common problem in many communities in the US. The communities most affected by water contamination are disproportionately POC…
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…
The Whitewashing of Ballet: More Than a Taffeta Tutu
Ballet: an elegant style of dance that emphasizes the beauty of lines and effortlessness. The most gifted ballet dancer will make you think you too…
How Engineering Can Welcome BIPOC
BIPOC engineers often face discrimination, but Dr. Ebony McGee is trying to change that with Explorations in Diversifying Engineering Faculty Initiative.
How Black Stereotypes in Film and Media Reinforces Racism in America
Recently, I wrote about four black stereotypes in American films here. It wasn’t enough as I didn’t touch on a few crucial topics that were…
5 Hispanic and Latinx Stereotypes in American Films
Hispanic and Latinx people have been in American films since the early 1900’s, but didn’t majorly break into American film production until the 1970’s. However,…