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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...
Black Capitalism Will Not Save Us, and Baldwin Agrees
After being asked about optimism within the black community on The Cavett Show on May 16th of 1969, James Baldwin’s response held a statement that instilled me with the fervor that many of his generation must have inhibited as well: “I don’t want to ...
Perception of Beauty Standards: The Evolving Effects on Women
For years, the media has defined beauty as being fair skinned with Eurocentric features. The perception of having lighter features was classified as the ideal beauty. Going back to the 1960’s, Marilyn Monroe was considered “perfect” with her all-Amer...
The Future of Black Mental Health
As the topic of mental health takes the spotlight in mainstream media, there is a specific community left out of the conversation. As more Americans open up about their mental health struggles and mental health care is becoming more accessible and po...
Implicit Bias on Black Youth: Manifestation of Racial Inequality in America
Implicit Bias on Black Youth: Manifestation of Racial Inequality in America By: Taylor Agbon In studying how the educational system and subsequently society affect the development of young black minds, I discovered that black adolescents are not alwa...
