More Than a Virus: COVID-19 and Racism
You can't blame an entire community for one event.
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A PSA about the Coronavirus
Please be aware!
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The Virus of Racism
With the recent coronavirus outbreak, we have seen many things come to an end: going outside, meeting out friends, going to school, going...
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Spilling Tea: #8 Casual Racism
With a tea in hand, every two weeks I will start a conversation about challenging subjects (that we prefer to ignore). Boil the kettle, grab a biscuit and have a read with me!
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2019 nCoV: It's just a virus
Toilet paper won’t save you, Chinese food will NOT give you coronavirus, and no… you’re not just playing it safe, you’re being a racist .
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Before You Vote: the Legacy of Stop & Frisk
Let’s dissect this policy and its lasting effects on NYC.
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Our History Textbooks are Racist
American history textbooks today are not what they should be, plain and simple. Slowly but surely, certain historical events surrounding...
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No, You Can’t Say That Word, and Here’s Why
There seems to be an assumption nowadays that words are just words, and anyone can say anything, and anyone who says otherwise is being too...
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Midterms (and College in General) as a Student of Color
Having to deal with difficult classes, career searching, and newfound independence, college students already have a lot to manage. And with the test season approaching, midterms just seem to be another stressor to add to the growing list. However, there’s another burden put upon students, specifically students of color, that has become a major talking point recently.
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Dolores Huerta: A Woman Who Deserves Recognition
Do you know who Cesar Chavez is? What about Dolores Huerta? Both are powerhouse labor leaders and civil rights activists who fought for...
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Why Anti-Blackness in the Asian Community Needs to Be Addressed Now
Are Asian Americans going to demonstrate allyship or be participants in white supremacy?
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Reflecting on the Importance of Black History Month
It's not just a month.
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America Hates Us, But Loves Our Culture
“The most disrespected person in America is the black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the black woman. The most neglected...
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FYI: Cultural Appropriation And Racism In Fashion Still Exists
As someone who is a sucker for fashion innovation, I am filled with excitement during every fashion week (and Moschino does fashion week...
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Racism Stemming From Coronavirus Outbreak
The rise of xenophobia towards the Asian community due to the Coronavirus is disheartening. With a population of over 1.4 billion , so far...
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Africa is NOT a Country
A few days before I began writing this article, I posted an Instagram story with the ask function on it, asking people to provide me with...
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The Coronavirus: The Racialization of a Disease
Anti-Chinese racism didn’t start with the coronavirus.
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Stop Fetishizing Asian Women
I like pandas. They sleep and eat for most of the day, I relate to that strongly. I have panda stuffed animals, panda mugs, and my own...
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How to Dodge Unwanted Hands in Your Hair
Along with navigating racial identity, sexual preferences, friendships, relationships, and a bucket load of course work, black women on...
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I Went Through Sorority Recruitment as a Black Woman—This Is What Happened
They will tell you to "trust the process," but it's not as easy as it sounds.
