Does a woman’s life truly begin when she becomes a mother? When she casts aside her biggest dreams, settles down, and surrenders her independence for the birth of her child. Is this what we’ve spent decades fighting for? Imagine standing at the cusp of your collegiate...
“Everything you think has value can be gone instantaneously,” says Jahi Vaughn, in remembrance of his childhood home. This January, an LA fire decimated Altadena, one of Los Angeles’s most prominent Black communities. 27 people have lost their lives to the...
As the academic year has just begun, one difference already felt across the nation has been the striking down of Affirmative Action in higher education, removing almost 60 years of precedent. While the Supreme Court decision removed race-conscious considerations from...
Talk of pronouns is a hot topic at the moment and many people seem to be confused. But does that confusion lead to criminal action? Is it illegal to call someone by the wrong pronoun? The internet doesn’t help by throwing out scary headlines and exaggerated takes....
Most people have the understanding that diversity in organizations is a good thing, not only the right thing to do but also good for business. But maybe not everyone realizes that diversity is in fact essential for success in business in many aspects. Let’s take a...
As we saw with the presidential election, young voters play a substantial role in swaying the election due to more involvement in voting in recent years. Historically, the candidates have not given this age group much consideration and attention, as young voters...
If you’re human you have biases. Unconscious biases are automatic judgments and assumptions we make about people based on stereotypes and our personal experiences. Often we are unaware of our own biases because to judge someone unfairly doesn’t align with our values....
Happy 2SLGBTQIA+ History Month! Let’s celebrate the journey and recognize the ongoing challenges. Share your thoughts below! How are you honoring this month? What is 2SLGBTQIA+ History Month? Every October, we celebrate the history, achievements, and...
If you’ve been online in the last few years chances are you’ve heard the term Critical Race Theory (CRT). Conservative pundits have claimed that it is “the source of cultural conflict in America”, a “tool used to divide and demoralize our society” and “anti-American”...