Race & Equity

National Bomb Threats – from University Ambivalence to Community Investment

In early November, the United States watched as numerous bomb threats emptied buildings at prestigious…

Even after the Arbery Conviction, Black America Still has Nowhere to Run

At Thanksgiving dinner last week, my large family was gathered around the dining room table. …

I AM VIETNAMESE AMERICAN AND SICK AND TIRED OF LIVING WITH THE BURDEN OF BEING A MODEL MINORITY

My life as a Vietnamese American in America is nothing like what you see in…

Why We Need The Annual Transgender Day of Awareness on November 20

Just like any traumatic experience, I can remember exactly where I was when the phone…

Gruden’s racist emails are not the only problem facing major league sports

Jon Gruden’s resignation from the Las Vegas Raiders comes after an investigation of workplace climate…

The Afghan People are not Political Props for the Left

In the days following the Taliban’s swift conquest of Afghanistan, a disturbing narrative took hold…

Who Can Serve on Boards?

This pandemic has dictated so much of my life and challenged my ability to operate…

Time to Reset: Black Women Thriving Beyond Overworking

A few years ago, I wrote an article called “The Price of Success“; I started…

Derrick Chauvin deserves his prison sentence. Many people of color don’t.

The Biden administration is taking action to tackle racial inequity in an area not often…

Educational Outcomes Depend on School Board Trustees Dedicated to Anti-Racism

Recent headlines across Texas reveal that our students need more honest conversations about race and…

I am a Descendant of Enslavers: My History Uncovered and Hope for Healing

I am a descendant of enslavers. I learned this a few years ago, yet lately,…

Planning Without Us is Not For Us.

A quiet power grab is underway by city staff and it threatens your neighborhood’s ability…

Juneteenth A Holiday: Personal Pride And National Irony

My grandparents, Maggie and Ennis Williams, would be proud. Juneteenth, a holiday they ensured was…

To be an Asian American Pacific Islander in the United States

My name is Aileen Fullchange. I was born in the United States and I am…

Want to stop AAPI hate? Start pronouncing Asian names correctly.

May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, a recognition of the contributions that Asian and Pacific…