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Breaking the Cycle: Unpacking the Link Between Gun Violence and Childhood Trauma
Breaking the Cycle: Unpacking the Link Between Gun Violence and Childhood Trauma Gun violence in the United States remains a complex and distressing issue, threatening public safety and community well-being. Despite efforts through legislation and pr...
Did You Know?: The Term "Melting Pot" Was Once Used as a Tool to Promote Cultural Assimilation
Did You Know?: The Term "Melting Pot" Was Once Used as a Tool to Promote Cultural Assimilation In conversations about diversity in the United States, we often hear the term “Melting Pot” being used to refer to the mix of cultures and practices throug...
Did You Know?: The History of the Term "Inner City" and Its Discriminatory Origins
Did You Know?: The History of the Term "Inner City" and Its Discriminatory Origins Although "Inner City" is often used interchangeably with "urban area" or in reference to low-income regions within cities, most Americans are unaware of its origins ...
Gentrification: Stories From the Frontlines of Change and Injustice
Gentrification: Stories From the Frontlines of Change and Injustice "There are a lot of empty places." The replies were interchangeable when asking New York City locals what they believed was the biggest problem plaguing their city. The responses the...
Gentrification: How "Urban Renewal Projects" are Displacing and Erasing Diverse Communities
Photo by Ben Allan. Gentrification: How "Urban Renewal Projects" are Displacing and Erasing Diverse Communities Urban renewal projects are often advertised as renovations to improve city safety and quality of life. However, the result is quite the op...
