Laila McClay
Skin Tone Emojis on Zoom: a reflection on white (or yellow) as the default
Now 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....
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Sophie McDonald
Analysis 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...
OpEd: 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...
Song of the South: Disney's Lost Film and it's Revisionist History
In 1946, RKO Radio Pictures released Song of the South, a live-action/animated film produced by Walt Disney. However, Song of the South...
Important Feminists Throughout The Ages
Famous first-wave feminists (1850s-1940s) 1. Mary Wollstonecraft A feminist philosopher and English writer, Mary Wollstonecraft...
Sophie McDonald
Movie, Tv, Book, and Music Recommendations
Movies: -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 McDonald
Reviews of Books and Movies That Examine Race
Just 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...
History of Modern Feminism: Politics
Feminism is the belief in the political, cultural, and economic equality of women, and the history of this movement is as long as it is...
The Racial Aspects of Social Distancing Precautions
Since 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...
The Problem with Not Recognizing Intersectionality
To understand the concept of intersectionality, and the problems with not recognizing it, you must first understand what it is....
The "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...
Who 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...
Understanding The Difference Between Race and Ethnicity
A common misconception is that race and ethnicity are one and the same. However, in order to be truly anti-racist (see the article...
How to Have Conversations About Race, Class, and Gender
Conversations regarding race, class, and gender are difficult to have as they include perspectives and experiences that often differ from...
Problematic Disney Movies
By Avani The Walt Disney Company, which started in 1923, has dominated media production in the United States. Disney’s audience has...
Feminism is for Everybody
“Feminism is evil” -- “Feminism creates man-hating women” -- “Feminists are making the world harder for men” -- “All feminists are...
Microaggressions: 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...
White 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....
What 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...
Impactful Pop Culture Events In America from 1940-2020
These events were chosen because of how publicly they impacted America and it made people realize the Beginning of Rock n Roll: late...
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