Tag: Discrimination
Jess the Mess: Bigotry in the Black Community
Social media influencer, comedian and actress Jessica Moore—also known as Jess Hilarious—received backlash recently after posting a rant via her Instagram story that contained xenophobic comments. The comments were in reference to four men in turbans who the comedian felt threatened by while boarding a plane. Was she genuine in her apology or was she just trying to save her career?
Fighting Transphobia With Awareness
In modern American politics, transgender people may be one of the most persecuted groups in our society. Their rights are constantly assaulted by transphobic lawmakers too scared of their existence; they face a society that is still too stuck in traditional values to accept them for who they are; and now, they…
Getting Rid of Affirmative Action Hurts All Minorities
Kevin Moye | Staff Writer Arguably the worst part of going to college is applying to college. The...
Why I Am Race First Instead of America First
Shawn Fredericks | Staff Writer Being black in America means existing in two modes at the same...
In-Store Discrimination Hits Below the Belt
DeVonte Keith | Staff Writer Many African-Americans have felt the unwelcoming stares of store...
