Years after the Civil Rights Movement, there have been many strides to becoming an “anti-racist” America. One being, the...
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What do you think when people talk about race ?
When people talk about race sometimes it may not be a good idea because some people may get offended...
Why people are protesting and getting mad at the death of innocent Black people

Recently, I read The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. I appreciated this book. I say this because it...
Substance Abuse In Native American Communities

An undying issue in the United States is the lack of support Native Americans recieve. From the birth of...
Champions League
The Champions League is one of the most-watched tournaments in the world big teams, like real: Madrid, Barcelona, and...
Seeking Racial Justice

In the article, “Speaking Out About Race,” five teenagers wrote essays voicing the need to build an antiracist society. ...
To Kill a Mockingbird
Atticus Finch, one of the protagonists in To KIll A Mockingbird, has a few traits that influence his relationships...
A Time When Being Anything But White Wasn’t Right

The theme in the first two parts of “Born a Crime “ might remind a reader of the beauty...
Trump’s Criticism of The 1619 Project

Inquiry Question: How does Donald Trump think race should be incorporated in American history and education? Summary of first...
Your Hair, Your Right?
In the article “Your Hair, Your Right?” by Joe Bubar it argues that there should be a law passed...
The Harlem Renaissance

(Since this story doesn’t revolve around one person, I thought I would create the protagonist as a whole. Basically...
Really shocked me because it really happened to me once and it really is very ugly

What I’ve been thinking about since I started reading ” The Hate You Give ” by Angie Thomas is...
Pilgrimage: The Art of Wandering

The human being is, by nature, a creature of curiosity. We are drawn to what we don’t understand and...
A White Man’s World
In order to talk about American beliefs and values we must look at all of American history and our...
The Harlem Renaissance By: Veronica Chambers

(Since this story doesn’t revolve around one person, I thought I would create the protagonist as a whole. Basically...
Being an American is not Always as Amazing as it is Explained to be.

For many people America is an amazing country where people have free will and can be anything their heart...
Ferguson in Black and White by Jeff smith

This book is about the life of being a Black man/woman. The book tells you different perspectives of people...
Confederate Monuments of America
The removal of Confederate monuments from our cities and gathering spots is necessary for our country to move forward...
People of color & No equality

In today’s time there still is situation between someone of color. In the discussion, “Race Vs. School” shows that...
Race vs. School

Characters: John Williams, father of Joshua, Black male Joshua Williams, son of John, Black male Mrs. Miller, principal at...
The World is Diverse

How is it that the world can be filled with so much ignorance? How can it be that a...
You listen to me Karl Lindner it doesn’t matter if you don’t think we’ll feel at home as long...
Racism and Schools

“Racism in America: `The struggle will define us’.” https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=9312281438&site=ehost-live – Derrick Bell, a professor at New York University School...
Racism is defined as prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race projecting the idea that...
Why are so many Police Brutality Cases?

Police brutality goes way back to 1872, that’s when it all started. When the Chicago Tribune reported on the...
In novel Dear Martin, by Nic Stone, the story shows that the average black person has to struggle and...
Racial discrimination has always been around us

According to Charles Barkley, “Racism is here and will always exist, but we can’t use it as a crutch.”...
Discrimination Surrounding Us

Prejudice and discrimination exist everywhere, and most of the people have experienced these before, or even in the current....
Social Change in the United States

Social change, specifically the change in the public opinion and the laws of a given society, has always been...
Race and Social Justice Reflections

Race and Social Justice is a class in Nelson Mandela School for Social Justice where you learn about the...
Reflection On Quilt

This year in my race and social class at Nelson Mandela School For Social Justice My peers and I...
My questions on “Changes” by Tupac Shakur

My main question for this poem is Do you believe that it’s possible to change poverty and racism? .The...
Openly Against Injustice Anywhere

Angela Davis has been a civil rights activist from 1944 to present. She became known for her involvement in...
I Stand with Angela

¨Angela Davis is an activist, educator and author. She is the author of eight books and has lectured throughout...
I Stand With Angela

Angela Davis is a American political activist who was a part of the black panther party that was founded...
I Stand with Angela

Famous Activist Angela Davis was stripped of her award for her Civil Rights movement efforts. The Birmingham Civil...
I Stand With Angela

The Alabama Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI) rescinded the Fred Shuttlesworth Humans Rights Award from Angela Davis because she...
Inter-sectionalism in Feminism

Racism is one of our society’s biggest issues, along with the existence of our patriarchy. Many people think that...
Deportation
I have chosen to write about deportation because it has been an ongoing issue for a long time and it’s...
Bias, Racism, and Death in U.S. Communities
Bias, Racism, and Death in U.S. Communities Why is Police Brutality causing death? “It could have a lot to...
Inclusion and Safety in OUSD

Does inclusion lead to safety? Oakland is filled with all types of people but the classrooms don’t always embody...
Police Brutality Cause and Effect in Oakland

What is the cause of police brutality and how does it affect Oakland residents? Hillary Walker, a teacher at...
According to Statistics…

According to statistics, 100% of all gun deaths in the US are due to firearms. I am so triggered...
What Values Define the People of America?

There has been a lot of discussion about what “American Values” are. What the things are that make us...
Why are people racist?

Some people are racist because we are quick to judge, it could be by appearance,or personality.We also blame people...
Black Lives Matter demands need to be fought for. Kids and young adults need to learn about their culture....
Why do many people look at Childish Gambino’s video, “This Is America” as a message to society?

When the video starts the camera zooms in on Childish Gambino, he turns around and starts to dance ....
What It Meant and Still Means To Be American; White

For the larger part of American History, to be an American meant to be white and to view those...
Black lives matter

The issue I am focusing on is police violence toward blacks especially when the victim was unarmed. What’s worse...
Islamophobia: A Rising Problem

Islamophobia is a large issue in the United States. The term describes the prejudice that occurs against Muslims, a...
Is the Death Penalty Fair?

I am passionate about this issue because it is a life or death situation and in most cases involving...
Model Minority Myth: Helpful or Harmful?

The “model minority” myth. What exactly is it? Is it something that someone made up in order to make...
Racism in the United States Needs to End in Order to Contain Equality

The issue I discussed in this video revolves around Racism in the United States. I am passionate about this...
The Problem of Islamophobia

The issue that I will be discussing in this video is that of Islamophobia. There has been a rise...
Racial Discrimination and Gender Inequality

Too many people are being treated poorly and unfairly because of their skin color or because of their gender....
Discrimination in the Job Industry

The issue iIfocused on was discrimination in the job industry. The focus was more on pay and hiring...
Racial Discrimination

My topic revolved around Racial Discrimination and through prior knowledge I know that it is a very serious topic....
URGENT! Racial Discrimination Has Been A Problem For Too Long

Racial discrimination can be defined as the intolerance of another group of people mainly because of their race, educational...
Hands Up, Don’t Shoot!

Police Brutality has been a widespread issue around the world. Reviewing trends, we are able to see that minorities...
Why does one movement get more support than another?

Black Lives Matter will never receive the recognition nor support that other modern protest have gotten. The movement is...
What Rights Should All People Living In The US Have?

What rights should all people living in the US have? I believe that people should be able to have...
“Legal Good, Illegal Bad”

Recently in the news, we have seen a lot about the arguments between parties and members in the same...
Post #8 (Third Blog Post)

I read three articles: The End of Corporate Imperialism, Corporate Imperialism for the Poor, and Policy Entrepreneurs and the...
Confronting Illegal Immigration to Make It Easier for the U.S. and It’s Immigrants

In order to confront immigration and it’s problems, we must identify why most illegal immigrants come to the U.S....
The Misconceptions of Illegal Immigration

In my recent research for my topic on whether or not illegal immigration benefits society, I found a few...
How Would You Feel?

This is my poem based on the novel “The Hate U Give” for McGeehan’s class. Khalil’s spirit is talking...
This poem is about a strong-minded woman who would not take no for an answer. A woman, named Bessie...
Injustices of United States’ War on Drugs.

The war on drugs, the supposed “public enemy number one”, established under the Nixon administration and intensified under Reagan...
The Achievement Gap

The achievement gap is the measurable disparity of the socioeconomic statuses and educational performance of different groups of people...
What it Means to be American

Many people come to America thinking it is the land of the free and home to an abundance of...
What Rights Do We Have As Americans?

What rights should people living in the US have? Here is a question that many non-citizens have while living...
Poem: A flower There’s a flower, one that’s sweet, strong, and pure Yet, this flower has something that...
Artist Statement German Jimenez This movie poster represents the divide between races that is happening in this country....
The Juvenile Justice System: Deeply Flawed

In privileged communities across America, the phrase “kids are the future” is sung to remind children that they matter....
Adultification of Black Babes

Are Black Children Forced to Grow Up Faster Than White Children YES Black kids are forced to grow up...
Taking a Stand for Injustice

In the world we are in today the ability to peacefully protest is one of the most important tools...
In my opinion, this teacher should not say anything about speaking another language because “the soldiers are fighting for...
Racism against native american based on the book “the absolutely true diary of a part-time indian”

I rode the book “the absolutely true diary of a part-time indian” from sherman alexie and a big topic...
Not Allowed To Fight For Our Rights?

I feel like the athletes that are kneeling during the national anthem are right as far as the motive...
Its Time To Be Heard !

The message that the NFL players are trying to send out has been token the wrong way. NFL players...
The message has been lost during this entire process with the National Anthem Protest. Some people believe kneeling during...
It Is So About Race

Many home are divided on this topic. People can fully disagree with their own family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors....
History passed, but discrimination hasn’t

Recently, I have noticed that certain parts of society still have a hesitancy to accept people that are “different”...
Photo by NYCMarines The argument doesn’t compare to the fight…Saying “not standing for the national anthem shows disrespect for...
Why Should Expressing Your Beliefs Come At A Cost?

Rather people should kneel during the national anthem or not should not be the question. The question should be,...
Peacefully Protesting in the NFL

Protesting in the NFL is completely necessary. As players, their voices are important and the decisions they make on...
The National Anthem Is Racist

The National Anthem is racist, people shouldn’t stand for it. The National Anthem we sing today is edited. It...
Dear Leaders of America

Dear Leaders of America, As we all know the United States of America is a great country, however we...
America was already great… What happened?

Dear Leaders of America, I am a white, cisgender, middle class college student living in the Midwest. I am...
Racism is a very important problem in the world that should be addressed. I believe that we shouldn’t be...
My Opinion on Racism

For me, racism is something that makes me uncomfortable to talk about. It saddens me to know that there...
Racism is still very prevalent in this world. People like to categorize others in some way or another, when...
Racism is sickening, and the fact that it still exists is disgusting. It makes me uncomfortable to talk about...
What is Michigan State University doing that could help America?

Dear Leaders of America, My experience growing up as a teenager in the United States was from what I...
Discrimination in History classes

Throughout the years Oakland schools have been teaching European history to students of color. Did you know that in...
People of majority identities don’t talk enough about racism, sexism, homophobia, anti-Semitism, or other forms of oppression. It’s time...
Do people congregate with people who are like them?

The Telegraph states that, “Earlier research revealed that the lower portion of a brain region called the “medial prefrontal...
Asian American Activism

High School textbooks don’t have anything on Asian Americans during the civil rights era. There were a lot of...
My whole response to racism in general is why? Why are people coming to violence because of this discussion?...
American Leaders, Your Attention Please

Dear Leaders of America, Hello, my name is Jesus Sanchez and I’m a student attending Fremont High School in...
I am a very quiet person, but if I get to know you very well, I will talk to...
Racism is an issue that affects the world badly. We shouldn’t judge people just for their race, skin color,...
Be aware of biases & work to overcome them

Most of the peoples all around the world prejudge other peoples. And the reason that this thing happen is...
Neocolonialism in Africa

To Whomever Cares to Listen, “Without Africa, France will slide down into the rank of a third power,”...
It Explains Why Everything Went Tumbling Down

I was not trying to hear those words. I won’t, I won’t, I won’t allow you to say such...
Many people can agree that The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn covers some heavy topics, and it’s very upfront about...
When reading Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, my class had many discussions about racism. As a white person, I felt...
My first thought about this sign was that the people who live here are racists and only believe in...
The reason that Shakespeare is used today in school because it explains to the students that there are the...
Safety Pins

I feel that trying to pin people and make them wear things that withhold their religion is worrisome and...
This is a letter I wrote to Mario Cuomo when they were considering laws to Raise the Age. Dear...
The Effects of Prison- Research Paper

The overwhelming amount of studies preformed on the various inmate populations of the prison system suggest that the system...
MAKE AMERICA SAFE AGAIN!

The safety pin is a movement that I wish was talked about more now that Trump is president. I...
Black Lives Matter

To me, I feel like this image is really sad because over the years you see African American people...
Opinion on the Crestwood Village sign

To me this message is rude, disrespectful and racist because it is basically saying that people that do not...
Baldwin’s The Fire Next Time: Please the Racist Cruel People

“He must be “good” not only in order to please his parents and not only to be punished by...
James Baldwin, writes about the idea and concept of racism various times in his novel “The Fire Next Time”....
Dear White People, Your Safety Pins Are Embarrassing

Immigrants, people of color, LGBTQ people, and others are the ones who are targeted by the Trump Campaign. White...
Thoughts on the Safety Pin Campaign

The safety pin campaign was supposedly created to show support and solidarity for those who have been targeted by bigotry...
#Safety Pin

I agree with both articles views because they both brought up good points. For example the first article...
#SafetyPinCampaign

My Thoughts On The Safety Pin Campaign As a response to the election of Donald Trump, many non-minority Americans...
Matthew Shepards’ case

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Immigrants get unfair discrimination

I am researching the question of bias in immigration policies. I found a lot of useful research studies on...
NE OH Takes on the Women’s March on Washington (updated with videos I shot that day)

Hi, Youth Voices! My name is Abby Henry, and I am a Senior at Jackson High School in Massillon,...
Racism

To begin, the novel Divergent connects to life today in 2017 because currently people are being separated by race...
Being a person of color is harder than you may think. Especially when it comes to the crimes that...
Bias in Immigration Policies

After my research proposal, I have begun actual research. On the gale database, I found two very informative articles....
Effects of Incarceration

After reading Dead Man Walking by Sister Helen Prejean, and picturing the inmates on death row in 1995, I...
Attention youth activists!

The Women’s March is looking for youth activists under the age of 18 to apply for the #WomensMarch Youth...
Incarceration of African Americans

As I was reading Dead Man Walking by Helen Prejean, I wondered about what amount of African Americans were...
We Are Not Here to Take Your Jobs

The notion some Americans have on refugees, as I’ve personally experienced, is that “Oh, refugees are just people who...
Intellectual Conservatism Does Not Exist

Intellectual Conservatism is no more than a myth. Conservatism is the general notion that preserving the status quo is...
Are Blacks are more likely to face racial profiling than other races?

Dear Youth Voices Community, My name is KeJahn Banks,attend Fremont High school, and I’m a basketball player. I feel...
I was very shocked to discover that Donald Trump is going to be the president for four years, maybe...
Trump wins the election

When I saw that Trump won the election I was baffled, disappointed and honestly disgusted, more than I thought...
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Tuesday night a catastrophic event happened in in American History. The Reality TV Star and Businessman Donald J. Trump...
I am devestated at the digusting results of the election

I think Donald trump is unfit for president. The way he expresses his ideas is not the way a...
Dear Future President of the United States, I would like to congratulate you for being the new president of...
We Need You The Most

Dear Mr/Mrs. President, My name is Collyn Richardson. I am a 17-year-old African-American boy from Lansing, Michigan. I want...
Black Lives Matter

Dear Next President of the United States, An issue that I care about is Black Lives Matter is a...
Time To Make A Change

Dear Future President, Hi! My name is Layla and I am 10 years old. First, I want to say...
And The Earth Did Not Devour Him

People moving from place to place may have a hard time blending or fitting in with other people. If...
Fight Against Racism

Dear Future President of the United States of America, First off, I would like to say congratulations with your...
Tell Police To Stop Shooting

To the Next President of The United States Of America: One issue is that a lot of policemen or...
Opportunities for All

Dear Future President, I just want to let you know that I am excited to know your interests and...
Dear Future President of the United States An important issue that I care about is Black Lives Matter. This...
Calling for Respect and Equal Treatment

Dear Future President of the United States, I believe that Black lives matter in our world because we are...
Why is the U.S so unfair these days?

Dear Future President of the United States, Congrats on being the new U.S president. Was it hard to get...
From the voice of a young black woman

Dear Future President of the United States Of America, Congratulations on being the new President of The United States....
Treat people from all races fairly

Dear Future President of the United States, Black lives is an issue in our country. I think this because...
Each Day There Is Unfairness In Our Country

Dear Future President of the United States, I would like to congratulate you on being the President of the...
Stop Racism and Enter Freedom!

Dear Future President of the United States, There are so many issues in my community, and country. For example,...
Why Police Should Stop Police Brutality

Dear next President of The United States of America, First of all new President congratulations on becoming the next...
How has the Racism in Schools Changed Over Time?

A few weeks ago, I had previously made a post on current racism in schools. However, then I remembered...
Law Enforcement in America

The history of Law Enforcement dates back to the beginning of this country’s history. When the signing of the...
Help me find information on Latin American Immigrants and the American Dream

Dear Youth Voices Community, My name is Edgar Pacheco, and I’m a senior at Fremont High School. The social...
Borderline

I have recently been reading a book titled Borderline, which is about a boy, who does not have a...
My Thoughts On Terrorism
This is my first post so be free to tell me if I have ANYTHING wrong. I am going...
We don’t label people, we label food

My dad always did not let me eat popcorn. My whole entire family did not eat popcorn even in...
Equal Opportunity for Education

In the article, “Global Citizen Jorge Bernal: Equal Education Opportunities For All” by Savannah Sellers mentions that there are...
Help on my Senior Project: Mass Incarceration

Dear Youth Voices Community, My name is San Ly, a senior at Fremont High School in Oakland The social...
Need help on my research about football injures

Dear Youth Voices Community, My name is Jerome Pope Jr. I am a 12th grader at Fremont High...
Indifference Kills Democracy, and HERE’S WHY

At first glance, indifference appears as an equal to neutrality. However, that could not be further from the truth....
Proving Them Wrong

I am from ghetto city Oakland Where it’s a very diverse place Where us Mexicans are a threat to...
Dear Future President, I am currently a student at Fremont High School in Oakland, California. I am a...
I’m from Oakland!

I’m from the town, where being yourself isn’t good enough. I’m from the lands where it all goes down,...
Blessings

I’m from Oakland where people do drugs and do not give a rat when they pop yo. I am...
I am the youngest out of four kids also known as the black sheep I come from a...
I’m from the city of Oakland, California. A city where your use of freedom of speech can get you...
While I have many opinions on things my strongest ones lie with immigration. I was born in Guatemala and...
Colin Kaepernick: Refusing to Stand for the National Anthem

I have decided to pick the issue of Colin Kaepernick not standing for the National Anthem because this is...