People need to start bringing more awareness to anti-Asian hate crimes during the pandemic; and they need to re-examine the historical biases that shaped Asian Americans’ socioeconomic positions in society, says Jadyn Lee SC ’24.
Tag: Racism
OPINION: Let’s update California’s affirmative action policy: Vote yes on Prop 16
California voters can promote equality by voting yes on Proposition 16 to reinstate affirmative action, says Callie Radecki PZ ’22.
OPINION: Want to combat poverty and racial inequality in LA? Support public transportation.
A better public transit system in LA could help eliminate the city’s racial and socioeconomic lines, writes Ryan Lillestrand PZ ’23.
OPINION: We need to teach young children about systems of oppression
We need to teach children about racism and other systems of oppression as early as possible, says Aarushi Phalke PO ’24.
Pitzer, Scripps, HMC and CMC launch new anti-racism initiatives
After the killing of George Floyd earlier this year ignited protests around the country against police brutality, issues of racial inequality and justice have taken the forefront of conversations across communities and institutions. Read about the Claremont Colleges’ recently implemented racial justice initiatives.
OPINION: The hypocrisy of white feminism
Mainstream feminism centers white women and has been weaponized against brown and Black people as a perverse justification for colonization.
The full scope: The truths, misconceptions and tragedies of the coronavirus
Science columnist Stephanie Du SC ’21 elaborates on the problematic perception of the coronavirus and why compassion is more important than ever. “As more accurate information is dispersed about the coronavirus, I hope that it will allow people to have empathy and stand in solidarity with the Chinese community,” she writes.
OPINION: Fear of coronavirus fuels xenophobia
Among the many devastating effects of the novel Coronavirus are the xenophobia and anti-Chinese racism it has fueled around the world.
OPINION: The problem with Latinidad
Latinidad prioritizes white Latinx identities. To counter this, it should be led by black and indigenous Latinx people.
OPINION: UK-pop? It’s a no from me
“UK-pop,” a proposed counter to the success of K-pop, perfectly encapsulates white encroachment on non-white art and fame.