Laila McClayJun 3, 20203 min readSkin Tone Emojis on Zoom: a reflection on white (or yellow) as the defaultNow that we are all spending so much time on Zoom, we are probably all a little more invested in the emoji game than we were in March....
Sophie McDonaldJun 1, 20205 min readAnalysis of SA's Inclusivity Note: this paper was entirely written by Adam Zimmer, but he is having computer troubles so I posted it for him ! When Laila, my...
laurenanderson0Jun 1, 20205 min readOpEd: White Liberal Social Media in the Wake George Floyd's Murder During times of severe pushback against societal injustice, social media becomes a platform where people go to express their support or...
Nate SimonsonMay 31, 20204 min readSong of the South: Disney's Lost Film and it's Revisionist HistoryIn 1946, RKO Radio Pictures released Song of the South, a live-action/animated film produced by Walt Disney. However, Song of the South...
Caden WoodlanderMay 31, 20203 min readImportant Feminists Throughout The AgesFamous first-wave feminists (1850s-1940s) 1. Mary Wollstonecraft A feminist philosopher and English writer, Mary Wollstonecraft...
Sophie McDonaldMay 31, 20201 min readMovie, Tv, Book, and Music RecommendationsMovies: -On the Basis of Sex -Just Mercy -The Help -Hidden Figures -The Hate U Give -Boyz n the Hood -Crash -The Green Book -Confirmation...
Sophie McDonaldMay 31, 20202 min readReviews of Books and Movies That Examine RaceJust Mercy: Just Mercy is one of the most moving films I have ever seen. Ever since I saw it in theatres, I have told everyone I know...
jeremyfeltonMay 31, 20202 min readHistory of Modern Feminism: PoliticsFeminism is the belief in the political, cultural, and economic equality of women, and the history of this movement is as long as it is...
jeremyfeltonMay 31, 20202 min readThe Racial Aspects of Social Distancing PrecautionsSince early April, the CDC has recommended that everyone wear a mask or some kind of face-covering in public to help slow the spread of...
adamzimmer7May 30, 20202 min readThe Problem with Not Recognizing IntersectionalityTo understand the concept of intersectionality, and the problems with not recognizing it, you must first understand what it is....
lukefuetteMay 30, 20203 min readThe "Where Are You From Question" And Some Better Alternatives To Asking This“Where are you from?”...In a certain context, this is a question that is filled with confusion, misinformation, and tension. There are...
antonio.carrilloMay 29, 20202 min readWho Is Responsible For Educating Us? (And Who is Not)“[People of color] are expected to educate white people as to our humanity. Women are expected to educate men. Lesbians and gay men are...
avanibortonMay 29, 20204 min readUnderstanding The Difference Between Race and EthnicityA common misconception is that race and ethnicity are one and the same. However, in order to be truly anti-racist (see the article...
laurenanderson0May 29, 20202 min readHow to Have Conversations About Race, Class, and GenderConversations regarding race, class, and gender are difficult to have as they include perspectives and experiences that often differ from...
avanibortonMay 29, 20202 min readProblematic Disney MoviesBy Avani The Walt Disney Company, which started in 1923, has dominated media production in the United States. Disney’s audience has...
Izzy CohenMay 29, 20203 min readFeminism is for Everybody“Feminism is evil” -- “Feminism creates man-hating women” -- “Feminists are making the world harder for men” -- “All feminists are...
laurenanderson0May 29, 20202 min readMicroaggressions: What are they, and can we even call them that? The term “microaggression” was first introduced in 1970 by Harvard psychiatrist Chester Pierce in an attempt to describe the constant...
laurenanderson0May 29, 20206 min readWhite Privilege: A Historical Explanation and the Modern Impact During Coronavirus “White privilege” is a term used to describe the benefits and advantages white people have simply because of the color of their skin....
Joey CollinsMay 29, 20202 min readWhat is an Antiracist?The definitions that Ibram X. Kendi gives to racist and antiracist are as follow “Racist: One who is supporting a racist policy through...
avanibortonMay 29, 20207 min readImpactful Pop Culture Events In America from 1940-2020These events were chosen because of how publicly they impacted America and it made people realize the Beginning of Rock n Roll: late...
