Identity

Why Gatekeeping Womanhood Oppresses Women
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Why Gatekeeping Womanhood Oppresses Women

The false notions of womanhood used to deny trans women their womanhood have historically been used to exclude anyone that doesn’t fit the Western white definition.

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1200 799 Dominique Stewart
The Lasting Impact of America’s Segregated Public Pools
A kid jumps off a diving board into a public swimming pool.

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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2384 1340 Nicole Cardoza
Summer Camps: An American Tradition Rooted in Racism and Exclusion
Two young scouts tying a tent rope to a wooden stake.

Summer Camps: An American Tradition Rooted in Racism and Exclusion

From Indigenous appropriation to the exclusion of marginalized youths, the legacy of summer camp racism persists to the present day.

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1920 1280 Andrew Lee
Who Gets to Enjoy the Great Outdoors? 
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Who Gets to Enjoy the Great Outdoors? 

The push for greater accessibility and inclusivity in outdoor recreation is led by the communities historically excluded from these spaces.

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2400 1600 Dominique Stewart
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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2400 1600 Nicole Cardoza
The Over-Indexing of Black Athletes in Sports
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The Over-Indexing of Black Athletes in Sports

Black athletes might be overrepresented but deal with discrimination and stereotyping, unlike their white counterparts.

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2400 1565 Nicole Cardoza
When Should You Talk to Your Children About Racism?
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When Should You Talk to Your Children About Racism?

It is important to not only talk about race and identity but also have conversations with children about racism.

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2400 1600 Nia Norris
The Stonewall Uprising and the Creation of Pride
A memorial of candles, Pride flags, flowers, and posters in front of the Stonewall Inn's window

The Stonewall Uprising and the Creation of Pride

For Pride Month, we explore the catalyst for its existence: the Stonewall Uprising.

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1582 1008 Dominique Stewart
Moms for Liberty: Nurturing Racist, Transphobic Hate
"No Facists in Philly" is written in chalk on the concrete in front of a building.

Moms for Liberty: Nurturing Racist, Transphobic Hate

Activists are mobilizing against Moms for Liberty, an organization that is one of the leading forces behind book bans and against LGBTQ+ inclusion and race curriculum.

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1960 1312 Andrew Lee
Drag 101: What is Drag?
A drag queen puts on a wig.

Drag 101: What is Drag?

Hysteria about drag performers “grooming” children is part of a coordinated campaign to eliminate LGBTQ+ people in public life.

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1280 853 Andrew Lee
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