Interning While Black: Battling Imposter Syndrome
I’ve been interning at a tech company that makes mobile apps. Being young, black and Muslim, it’s a little intimidating working in a place without many people of color.
Journalism
When School Dress Codes Distract From Education
School dress codes are about more than just spaghetti straps — they may also reinforce disparities rooted in race, class, and gender.
Ask An Immigration Lawyer: What Dreamers Need To Know Now
Yes, you should reapply to DACA. No, you don’t have to answer the door for ICE.
I Don’t Fit Your Stereotypes. So Why Can’t I Escape Them?
As an African-American teen, I often feel like I’m walking around with a big target sign on my head.
My YouTube Addiction
When I started watching YouTube on the daily, it went from being entertaining to becoming a negative impact on my life.
Headed Back To School, Teens Reflect On Summer Jobs
Four teens reflect on how race and class played a role in their summer employment. Read our latest for The New York Times’ Race/Related newsletter.
I Just Got DACA, And Now Trump Is Canceling It
It took more than a year for my DACA to be processed and approved. Now I fear that I’ll have to quit my job before I even begin my first day.
Far From Her Hometown, A Texas Teen Struggles To Process The Storm
“Messages filled with updates and prayers were all I had to keep in touch with my family…It’s tough because I’m getting all these updates but I can’t really do much.”
South Asian and Queer: Intersectional Identities
When I came out to my family a year ago, it was the first time I connected my queer identity…