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Why Movements Like Black Lives Matter Are So Important Right Now
Why Movements Like Black Lives Matter Are So Important Right Now
The phrase “Black Lives Matter” was coined by Alicia Garza in 2013 after George Zimmerman was acquitted of murder in the killing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. It started as a simple hashtag, but in the past eight years, it has..
Steps You Can Take Today to Further the Social Justice Movement
Steps You Can Take Today to Further the Social Justice Movement
In the past year, the fight for racial justice has become a part of a cultural movement across the United States. However, given the history of racism in our country and the discriminatory practices in our social systems, this is..
How Social Justice Initiatives Can Lessen Health Disparities During the Pandemic
How Social Justice Initiatives Can Lessen Health Disparities During the Pandemic
From lack of access to quality healthcare to excessive prices for life-saving medications such as insulin, there have always been health disparities in the United States. However, as COVID-19 spread across the country, these inequities have become more evident. The..