Tag: #socialjustice
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Breaking the Politics of Race: Insights from Anna Deavere Smith
It was a sunny day in the suburbs when Jimena, a young Latina, walked into her new school. She was excited to start afresh and make new friends. However, she was met with a cold stare from her neighbor, who noticed her skin color within moments. The situation escalated quickly, and soon rumors were circulating…
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The Fight for Our Rights: A Call to Action
It was the year 1964, and the Civil Rights Act had just been signed into law. A young girl named Kerry Washington sat in her home with her family, watching the news reports about the historic event. As an African American girl growing up in the United States, she knew all too well the struggles…
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The Art of Government
Once upon a time, in the 21st century, there was a group of activists who wanted to make the world a better place. They saw that the financial sector had caused a global economic crisis, but had been bailed out by taxpayers without giving anything back. So they proposed a simple idea: tax the banks…
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Restraint of Majorities on Minorities: The Great Object of the Constitution
On a sunny day in July, Joaquin Oliver walked into his high school in Parkland, Florida, excited to meet his friends. But he never came out alive. A school shooting killed 17 people, including Joaquin, who was only 17. Joaquin was an artist and activist. He used his art to raise awareness about gun violence…
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Health and Education: Two Never-Ending Issues
When Sarah, a 12-year-old girl from Uganda, lost her mother to AIDS, her world turned upside down. Her father, who was unable to provide for her education and health needs, sent her to live with her grandmother in a small village. Sarah felt lost and hopeless, until she met a group of volunteers who were…
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Breaking the Politics of Race: Insights from Anna Deavere Smith
It was a sunny day in the suburbs when Jimena, a young Latina, walked into her new school. She was excited to start afresh and make new friends. However, she was met with a cold stare from her neighbor, who noticed her skin color within moments. The situation escalated quickly, and soon rumors were circulating…