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Critical Race Theory necessary to address white washed curriculum

Critical Race Theory necessary to address white washed curriculum

Zay Yontz, Features Editor February 1, 2022

Despite several initiatives to diversify the textbooks taught in schools, many textbooks have not changed. In regards to the education system,  “whitewashed,” is a term used to explain how many textbook...

Art by Devin Hall.

Minorities experience more pressure in educational environments, during COVID-19 pandemic

Lais Campos November 11, 2021
Even with the introduction of vaccinations, the COVID-19 outbreak continues to have far-reaching health and economic consequences for the American public, including students, according to Pew Research Center. Minorities’ experiences, however, differentiate from the rest of the population when it comes to the pandemic.
Day 93

Day 93

Bailey Stover June 18, 2020
Senior Bailey Stover spent her 93rd day of social distancing watching "Love, Victor," making an ice cream pie and celebrating her dad's 60th birthday.
Day 81

Day 81

Bailey Stover June 6, 2020
During her 81st day of social distancing, senior Bailey Stover worked out, watched "Queer Eye," baked pumpkin bread and spent time with her parents.
Day 79

Day 79

Bailey Stover June 4, 2020
Senior Bailey Stover spent her 79th day of social distancing hanging out with her family, watching Netflix, exercising and discussing issues regarding race.
Close up woman hands using sanitizer gel dispenser, against Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV)

COVID-19 misinformation fuels racist sentiments and reactions

Audrey Novinger March 17, 2020
Students respond to the COVID-19 outbreak and discuss the racism surrounding the pandemic.
Art by Rachel Stevens

Housing reparations necessary to counteract redlining, institutionalized racism

Will Cover February 24, 2020
Housing has been the most egregious instance of discrimination in America's economy, with a 32.5% gap in homeownership between black and white Americans. This in turn drives a massive racial wealth gap because of the economic importance of owning a home. Therefore, housing reparations are needed to increase black homeownership and counteract existing biases.
Sta Omar, junior

Sta Omar, junior

Sarah Mosteller February 20, 2020
In celebration of Black History Month, junior Sta Omar answers questions regarding race in America, RBHS and how to address racism.
A man gazes at an African woman aboard a Yamanote Line Subway train Tokyo, Japan on April 22, 2019.
Photo by George Frey / Bearing News

From the Far East to the Midwest: Being a visible minority

George Frey May 2, 2019

Japan is a country of more than 100 million people. Out of this amount, 98.5 percent are ethnically Japanese, so, it’s safe to say, I, a blonde, blue eyed Caucasian, stand out. But this hasn’t hindered...

retro negative film and slides on wooden table

All black stories matter, not just ones in struggle

Saly Seye January 9, 2019

Growing up, I never consciously thought about the media I consumed. The last things on my mind were how one of my favorite characters looked like me, or how my boxed set of international dolls seemed to...

Inequalities prompt justice

Inequalities prompt justice

Multiple Authors September 28, 2017
Inequalities in America prompt questions over racial equality and how the uproar of white supremacy will affect the future of America.
Photo by Maya Bell

Differing ideologies fight to define nation’s identity

Grace Dorsey September 28, 2017
Racially stirred protests and event in politics spark questioning about the history and future of white supremacy.
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