The Black Panther Party (BPP) in the 1960’s is known by many, but not always in a positive way. They are / were seen as a violent terrorist group that was feared by many people in the white community. However, their intentions and actions are rarely spoken about truthfully.
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During the Civil Rights Movement, many members of the Black community fought for equal rights and justice. This included all ages, genders, and backgrounds. In Americus, Georgia, there was a youth group called the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) who led peaceful protests. In July 1963, the SNCC hosted a protest near the Martin Theater, with more than 200 people involved. Police quickly shut down the protest, but the story does not stop there.
Read MoreOn Wednesday, January 31st, 2024, I attended my first Association of Latino Professionals For America. Their mission is to connect Latino leaders for impact.
Read MoreWhat pops into your mind when you think about the Lone Ranger? Most likely a white cowboy on a horse in the Wild West. That would make sense because of how the media portrays the Lone Ranger. Movies have shown the majority of cowboys as white males. However, the famous Lone Ranger was actually inspired by a Black man. In fact, most cowboys in history were Black men.
Read MoreGrowing up in North Denver, I have watched gentrification blossom over the past years. Gentrification is when the character of a poor urban area is altered by more affluent people moving in. This changes all aspects of this neighborhood and makes it new. An example of this is changing the Northside to the “Highlands.” The problem with gentrification is that it usually results in the absolute uprooting of a community and a people.
Read MoreI have been learning about intersectionality in my Criminology class and my First-Year Writing class. Intersectionality is defined as “the idea that multiple oppressions reinforce each other to create new categories of suffering.” Learning about this in my classes has opened my eyes into how intersectionality plays a role in social justice. On a smaller scale, it has shown me how intersectionality affects self-identification.
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