February 19, 2021 by Nick Witkowski
Over 60 million, and no, I am not talking about the number of slices of pizza I thought I have eaten in my life. I am referencing the number of people that live in the beautiful country that is Italy. This country holds many historical roots that emphasize the architecture, culture, and overall atmosphere of anyone who decides to visit. So grab your passport... |
January 16, 2021 by Tasneem Sultan
At first glance, justice and coexistence seem like simple words to define but in reality, they are complex and hold deep meaning. According to dictionary.com, “justice is a quality of being just; righteousness, equitableness, or... |
January 14, 2021 by Noor Amanullah
In his blog post “The Ideal Institution: Pursuing Racial Equity in Schools,” my fellow youth council member Asquith Clarke II identifies a root issue of inequity and prejudice in schools: validating the myth of race theory and perpetuating white supremacy through... |
November 18, 2020 by Nick WitkowskiBrrrr. It’s getting rather cold and fast as we quickly approach the winter months that usually have the frostbite nipping at your nose! Staying indoors in the winter is usually a given, but with the happiest of holidays rolling around, many hosts or attend indoor gatherings with friends and family to celebrate...
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October 22, 2020 by Eshe LovelyGrowing up, people would always ask me about what life in Africa is like. “Are there cellphones there?” or, “Do you sleep in huts?” were common ones. My mother was born in Ghana and immigrated to the U.S. when she was 14 years old. I grew up taking trips there every summer. I had also attended a school...
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September 15, 2020 by Noor Amanullah
Maybe it's failing to keep up with the flow of traffic. For others, it might be the inability to slow down in time for speedbumps. The ability to steer yourself in the right direction, or the only direction you can, without crashing, but while taking note of the world around you is not a simple...
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September 2, 2020 by Eshe Lovely
Intersectionality. This word was coined by Kimberlé Creshaw in 1989, and is now becoming more incorporated into our vocabulary. What does it mean? Why does it even matter? Intersectionality is the idea that social categories intersect and contribute to the level of... |
August 19, 2020 by Nick Witkowski
Within our world there are thousands of different cultures, some extremely unrecognized and almost forgotten amongst the majority of the population. All cultures are all unique in some way, with some examples including clothing, dishes, religious practices, music, holidays, and even... |
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