How the Charlotte Protests Turned Violent
People were upset, and people were chanting things like “Black lives matter,” “Stop killing us,” “No justice no peace.” But overall it was very very calm [at first].
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This Week In The Campaign For The Millennial Vote
Where the campaigns were, and where they are going, to get that all important Millennial vote!
When Economics Divides Siblings
“Back when my sister had an after-school job, she kept all the money for herself. I have to use my paycheck to help with groceries and rent.”
Am I Getting Darker?
After a lifetime of being mocked for her brown skin, Amanda Agustin describes how she came to embrace her skin tone and love laying out in sun.
What I Didn’t Learn In High School
“Leading up to high school graduation, I heard many of my classmates say, “four years of classes and I didn’t learn a thing.” They were joking, but to me, it wasn’t that funny….it’s actually kind of true.”
The Literal Face of Diversity in Tech
“Even though it’s lonely, that actually makes me work harder. I feel like us being in the computer science major is going to open up doors for younger women of color to go in.”
Rejecting My Native Language
“In middle school, I came up with this brilliant plan to defy all Asian stereotypes. I was loud. I hid my high test scores… And I stopped speaking Chinese.”
Will Teens Still Pledge Allegiance Post-Kaepernick?
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s decision to sit during the national anthem is sparking conversations about patriotism, tradition, and America’s history of racism. Now young people living in team’s home turf are grappling with whether to take their own stand.
Interview: Kicks Director Justin Tipping & Actor Mahershala Ali
Before his feature film debuted, Kicks director Justin Tipping stopped by Lake Merritt in Oakland, California along with actor Mahershala Ali to talk with reporter Syy Abdel-Qawi.