In the land that preaches about freedom for ALL, happiness for ALL, and quite frequently, equality for ALL, you would think there would be fewer problems with racism. It isn’t the one or two radicals that appear in the media that represent the population but often the gestures or the actions of each and every person that determines the presentation of the image produced by the population.
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Let’s take a look at one student-run organization that’s been staying active and innovative amidst the pandemic. VTO, based in San Diego, CA, is a group of high school students dedicated to providing free tutoring and group lessons for K-8 students. The twist? All of it is done virtually, through Zoom, Skype, and more.
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In our current society the word “Stereotypes” is associated with a negative notion. However, some just say this without actually knowing what they are or have an inaccurate definition. According to Cambridge dictionary, the word Stereotype is defined as “a set idea that people have about what someone or something is like, especially an idea that is wrong.”
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Recently, as online learning has started for my school, my parents and I got into an argument about whether or not they should control the amount of time I can use my phone. Of course, I said no, since it’s the method that I depend on to de-stress and because there is no reason to control it since I do not do anything that impacts other people directly like using money on apps. My parents said yes.
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Creating and discovering is very important for a child’s development, and a large part of that comes from teaching about how to do things. One example is One fish, Two fish, red fish, blue fish.
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Infographic by Connie Ryu
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“Baby doll.” “Gorgeous.” “Sweet Thing.” “Will you marry me?” “Young lady are there any men here?” These are all things I have been called or asked in the three weeks I have been working in the service industry. While offensive in their own rights, as the customers were addressing them to someone who they thought was a woman, they are even more offensive since that “young lady” was in fact a queer trans boy.
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Almost everyone has heard of TikTok, one of the fastest growing social media applications in recent years. I surpassed a following of 100,000 and became an “influencer” on the app. As exciting as amassing thousands of followers is, the most eye-opening experience was actually completely unrelated to my personal platform.
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Hello, guys, gals, and nonbinary pals! My name is Percy Okoben, I use he/him and they/them pronouns, and today we’re going to be talking about being trans in the workplace because your boy just got a job *jazz hands*!
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I’ve grown to develop a burning hatred for the question, “where are you from?” Despite its intentions, the question only conjures up bad memories that make me feel excluded. The question has only taught me that America doesn’t see me as American even though I’ve lived here my entire life.
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Today we are talking about something near and dear to my heart: Hamilton. Now you may be wondering, Percy, what does this have to do with your norman topic of LGBT issues, identities, and experiences?
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Hello, guys, gals and non-binary pals. My name is Percy Okoben, I use he/him and they/them pronouns, and today we are going to be discussing the asexual identities.
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This toxic culture is something that countless people and organizations have suffered from, many never having recovered.
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Since the first Asian immigrant has stepped foot on American soil, “tiny Asian eyes” have been mocked and jeered at for the public’s entertainment.
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by Ela Mody
”For kids of color or marginalized kids to take their place in and feel confident taking their place, they have to have seen themselves represented.” An interview with author Dr. Sayantani Dasgupta on representation in literature.
by Angela Ryan
In this article, I will talk about the children themselves who are placed into these ‘gifted’ programs, and what that life is like. I know, I know, this seems like a very pretentious first-world problem, but just hear me out. All I ask is that you read my article with an open mind.
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by Logan Amos and Ela Mody
Have you ever hidden a tampon in your sleeve when going to the bathroom? Have you ever deliberately avoided saying the word “period” in a conversation? Periods are natural. Products for period hygiene should not be a luxury. The government should be able to make fair decisions on menstrual health that would benefit us all. PERIOD.
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by Percy Okoben
I am transgender. I identify as a Demi boy, in other words, not non-binary, just not binary. But I go to a school that was designed to cater to an entirely female body of students.
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by Caroline Jung
The social class divide and the privileges attached have never stopped being an issue—the 2019 college scandal is just one of many. And it’s alarming that the gap between social classes has increased when we push for equal opportunity. We claim we acknowledge the consequences of an increasing divide between social classes, but I doubt we truly know the extent of it on individuals, communities, and society. So what exactly does “equal opportunity” mean?
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