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Nicole Cardoza

The Lasting Impact of the Jena Six
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The Lasting Impact of the Jena Six

The story of the Jena Six highlights the double standard Black students experience in the educational and legal system.

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Reducing the Barriers to Citizenship
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Reducing the Barriers to Citizenship

Examining how the latest changes to the citizenship test have made it even more challenging to become a U.S. citizen.

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The Racial Disparities in Counterterrorism
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The Racial Disparities in Counterterrorism

White supremacist groups pose the highest risk to our nation’s security. Yet, most counterterrorism programs unfairly target communities of color, especially after 9/11.

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How Power and Privilege Shape Society and Ourselves
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How Power and Privilege Shape Society and Ourselves

A brief overview of what power and privilege means and its role in systemic oppression to help you understand how privilege shows up in your life—and what you can do to address it.

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Why the “B” in Black is Capitalized
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Why the “B” in Black is Capitalized

Terms Capitalizing “Black” when referring to people in a racial, ethnic, or cultural context is to make language more inclusive and accurate.

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The Impact of Tourism on Hawai’i
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The Impact of Tourism on Hawai’i

Hawai’i has been decimated by its reliance on tourism, an economic decision that fuels the inequities that cause disasters to impact those most marginalized disproportionately.

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The Misconception of Solitary Confinement
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The Misconception of Solitary Confinement

Solitary confinement is the go-to solution for handling any issue brought on by a system that breaks down those within its confinement.

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6 James Baldwin Quotes on Race and Justice that Still Resonate
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6 James Baldwin Quotes on Race and Justice that Still Resonate

James Baldwin’s work serves as a gateway for all to understand race, sexuality, and the relentless pursuit of justice.

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The Lasting Impact of America’s Segregated Public Pools
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The Lasting Impact of America’s Segregated Public Pools

A group of Black boys were criminalized for breaking into a public pool, echoing a history of banning Black people from public swimming spaces.

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Building Trust in Local Water Sources
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Building Trust in Local Water Sources

Lack of infrastructure and accountability from local U.S. governments has led to public distrust in tap water.

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