Posts Tagged ‘Race & Ethnicity’
This Stirring Testimony Shows Why We Must Abolish the Death Penalty
“I was told that I could never go to college because I was black.” What’s the opposite of poverty? Human rights lawyer Bryan Stevenson says it’s not wealth – here’s how addressing poverty relates to criminal justice and the death penalty.
Read MoreA Reclamation of My Rights as an (Un)documented Person
“I have a right to a home.” These are important rights that every human being deserves – and this author’s reclaiming them for their immigrant community and every (un)documented person.
Read More6 Badass Women Answer: What Does Being a Latina Feminist Mean to You?
What does it mean to be a Latina feminist? Everyone has a unique experience, and here are six women who are making a big difference in the world. Their words have a lot that you may be able to relate to and learn from.
Read More3 Reasons You Might Be Afraid To Speak Up For Muslims – And How To Do It Anyway
Have you come across Islamophobic comments like the ones this author’s family friend made? These are the reasons you might be hesitating to challenge them, and the strategies that can help.
Read MoreI Recorded the Racist Things People Did to Me For 2 Weeks – And Here’s the Result
When this author realized she was trying to make white people comfortable with her otherness, she decided to try an experiment. Here’s what she learned from responding to their microaggressions.
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