The Issue of Performative Activism
After the horrific death of George Floyd on May 25, worldwide protests have called for justice when it comes to the countless of Black lives…
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State College Stands Up
Ever since the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25, people across the country and the world have been speaking out, protesting, signing…
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Penn State is Predominantly White: Why Does This Matter?
When looking at the demographics of students, it is clear that Penn State University is a Predominantly White Institution (PWI). According to the 2018-2019 Academic…
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The Media’s Power in Affecting the BLM Narrative
Time and time again the public relies on media outlets and press coverage to inform us about the daily events of our nation and around…
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Camden and What to Advocate for Right Now
The cracks are finally showing. The events over this past week have led many people who were formerly trusting of United States police departments to…
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The Problem with “All Lives Matter”
All lives matter, that is indisputable. As a matter of fact, it is an agreement among Americans that is built into our constitution under the…
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So You Want to Get Involved in the #BLM Movement … Here’s How to Start
For hundreds of years now, the African American population has faced brutal racism, police brutality and inequality, all simply because of the color of their…
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Opinion: Why Minorities Must Support Black Lives Matter
What we are witnessing in America is historical. Historical in the sense that we have the ability as a generation to make history and vote…
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A Guide To White Privilege
In order to fully understand white privilege and how to “unpack the invisible knapsack,” the first step is to clarify the basics. What is white…
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Responses to Blatant Racism at Penn State
“It is deeply troubling that as a society, we today are still facing racism,” Penn State tweeted as a response to some extremely ignorant actions…
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How to Actively Be Part of the Change
When it comes to fighting for justice for George Floyd, and each and every person who has lost their innocent and valuable life due to…
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More than an Ally: Non-Optical Allyship
The straw that broke the camels back. After the nation has seen a multitude of innocent Black lives taken, the death of George Floyd has…
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Pepsi Commercial Receives Major Backlash
Both Kendall Jenner and Pepsi have received heavy criticism after the brand’s “Live For Now Moments Anthem” commercial was released this past Tuesday.
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Flashback to Ferguson: Have We Really Changed?
A lot can change in a year. We change drastically not only as individuals but a society as a whole. Change is good, necessary even, but it’s certainly not easy.
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