The Quest for Gender Diversity and Representation in Video Games

Video games allow players to immerse themselves in entertaining worlds filled with endless possibilities and limitless realities. This is why it isn’t surprising that people…
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Accessing Equal Healthcare Between Immigrants and Born U.S. Citizens

Is healthcare equally accessible between immigrants and U.S.-born citizens?  The outlook on equal accessibility between immigrants and U.S. born citizens is complex. There are many…
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NFL Cheerleader Pay Gap: The Unfortunate Reality of Cheering on the Sidelines

With the 2024 Super Bowl being the new most-watched telecast in human history, it is not surprising that the event is estimated to have brought…
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The Rapidly Changing State of  ESL Programs in the United States

Classrooms throughout the country are becoming increasingly more diverse, as new students from all different backgrounds enter the public school system each year. ESL programs…
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The Evolution of Work Through the Lens of Diversity & Inclusion

The journey of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Learn from the experiences of Ovell Barbee, a top-rated speaker and award-winning leadership executive.
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Book Banning and the Effect on the LGBTQ+ Community

There has been a clear increase in book banning occurring in the United States as of 2023. According to the American Library Association (ALA), as…
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What Is Asexuality?: A Guide to the Invisible Identity

What is asexuality? Of the LGBT+ identities, asexuality is one of the lesser-known and under-discussed sexual identities. Asexuality, sometimes referred to as the “invisible identity,”…
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Mental Health Conversations in the Latinx Community

For the Latinx/Hispanic community, mental health and mental illness are often stigmatized, whether that be seeing it as a weakness or simply as something that…
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Why are a Majority of Latinx-centered Shows Getting Canceled? 

So you’ve started watching a show you really like but then you realize it has been canceled and there’s only one to two seasons. But…
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Meet Smrithi Upadhyayula: An Informative Interview on Publishing

In a previous article I published on Balance Now, I analyzed the representation of Asian Americans in the U.S. publishing industry. I found that while…
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