Black wall street, Wonderful place, wrong time. You showed black excellence always had a time to shine. Others hated...
Before Text: I feel as though AI in YouthVoices helps clarify and rephrase ideas better to make it clear...
Why have people over the past few centuries decided that race is such an important thing? In the 1619...
The 1619 Project sheds light on how slavery and racial oppression have impacted American society. It recognizes the struggles...
Thought’s on how young women were treated during slavery. My thoughts are on how these people feel and how...
For far too long, the harmful stereotype that black women are immune to pain has circulated within a society....
The lack of education and awareness in our educational system regarding the mistreatment of black women in the medical...
In the Hulu series, The 1619 Project, there is a powerful scene in Georgia where a woman explains how...
Introduction On August 14th, 2019, Nikole-Hannah-Jones published the 1619 Project as a 100-page issue inside the The New York...
It is disheartening to observe the disparity in healthcare treatment for pregnant women based on their race. Every individual,...
Nicole Hannah Jones’s grandmother, born to a white mother and a black father, faced severe discrimination in the United...
I can make a connection with what was said about how it was believed during slavery, and still after...
Across the nation, there are individuals who make a concerted effort to degrade and injure African Americans emotionally and...
The contributors of the 1619 Project have taken a bold and commendable risk in their efforts to raise...
In the article, “Will Democracy Survive in India” (Upfront, Patricia Smith, 2022) I learned that in India there were...
In the article, “Is the Death Penalty on the Way Out?” (Patricia Smith, November 21, 2022, Upfront, subscription required)...
In the text “Will democracies survive in India” by “Patricia” posted November 21, I learned that India is banning...
See our group Discussion Post. With the construction of the 210 freeway beginning in the 1970’s this would displace...
Frantz Fanon’s theories on colonization and decolonization, and the violences that come with it. Fanon also talks about liberation...
During Frantz Fanon’s short-lived life, he wisely identified, broke apart, and exposed the violence and dehumanization of colonization and...
Jose is a 13 year old bilingual student from the Dominican Republic who is literate in both Spanish and...
Born to 1st generation Dominican and Salvadoran parents and forever inspired by their perseverance to work and family, I...
African-American women have been fighting for equal rights for forever now. They tend to be the leaders of these...
In the article, “Georgia Proclaims February 23 Ahmaud Arbery Day” (BTW) I learned that on February 23, 2020, a...
In the article, ¨Georgia Proclaims February 23 Ahmaud Arbery Day¨ (btw) I learned that it took two years for...
America has given women the right to vote through the 19th Amendment, yet there are still many obstacles that...
Black women have to work harder to obtain a white man’s monthly salary in just a year. Black women,...
Executive DirectorAtlantic VenturesThe AtlanticATTN: Hayley Romer60 Madison Avenue6th Floor: The AtlanticNew York, NY 10010 Dear Brad Girson: I’m writing...
Many people think yes, they should be removed,and others disagree. So much so that in 2017 in Charlottesville, Virginia...
The funeral of Malcolm X took place in Faith Temple Church Of God in Harlem. Ossie Davis delivered the...
The book that I read was called Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult. This book has been awarded the...
In the article, “Examining Freedom Schools” I learned that freedom schools provided children of color with educational programming but...
What’s the deal with “Americanized” Chinese Food? We always hear about how the Chinese restaurants we’re familiar with are...
In the poem “Let America be America Again” by Langston Hughes, he writes about the dream of America and...
America’s influence around the world is notorious and undeniable. From clothing to culture to music, the word “America” buzzes...
When it comes to the concept of “America”, most people think of it as the land of opportunity, where...
Years after the Civil Rights Movement, there have been many strides to becoming an “anti-racist” America. One being, the...
When people talk about race sometimes it may not be a good idea because some people may get offended...
Recently, I read The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. I appreciated this book. I say this because it...
An undying issue in the United States is the lack of support Native Americans recieve. From the birth of...
The Champions League is one of the most-watched tournaments in the world big teams, like real: Madrid, Barcelona, and...
In the article, “Speaking Out About Race,” five teenagers wrote essays voicing the need to build an antiracist society. ...
Atticus Finch, one of the protagonists in To KIll A Mockingbird, has a few traits that influence his relationships...
The theme in the first two parts of “Born a Crime “ might remind a reader of the beauty...
Inquiry Question: How does Donald Trump think race should be incorporated in American history and education? Summary of first...
In the article “Your Hair, Your Right?” by Joe Bubar it argues that there should be a law passed...
(Since this story doesn’t revolve around one person, I thought I would create the protagonist as a whole. Basically...
What I’ve been thinking about since I started reading ” The Hate You Give ” by Angie Thomas is...
The human being is, by nature, a creature of curiosity. We are drawn to what we don’t understand and...
In order to talk about American beliefs and values we must look at all of American history and our...
(Since this story doesn’t revolve around one person, I thought I would create the protagonist as a whole. Basically...
For many people America is an amazing country where people have free will and can be anything their heart...
This book is about the life of being a Black man/woman. The book tells you different perspectives of people...
The removal of Confederate monuments from our cities and gathering spots is necessary for our country to move forward...
In today’s time there still is situation between someone of color. In the discussion, “Race Vs. School” shows that...
Characters: John Williams, father of Joshua, Black male Joshua Williams, son of John, Black male Mrs. Miller, principal at...
How is it that the world can be filled with so much ignorance? How can it be that a...
As a young black man in America, It seems like I have confusing examples to live up to. I...
You listen to me Karl Lindner it doesn’t matter if you don’t think we’ll feel at home as long...
“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...
In my thoughts, this woman is trying to inform the world that using mascots means something bigger and its...
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...
According to Charles Barkley, “Racism is here and will always exist, but we can’t use it as a crutch.”...
Prejudice and discrimination exist everywhere, and most of the people have experienced these before, or even in the current....
Social change, specifically the change in the public opinion and the laws of a given society, has always been...
Race and Social Justice is a class in Nelson Mandela School for Social Justice where you learn about the...
This year in my race and social class at Nelson Mandela School For Social Justice My peers and I...
My main question for this poem is Do you believe that it’s possible to change poverty and racism? .The...
Angela Davis has been a civil rights activist from 1944 to present. She became known for her involvement in...
¨Angela Davis is an activist, educator and author. She is the author of eight books and has lectured throughout...
Angela Davis is a American political activist who was a part of the black panther party that was founded...
Famous Activist Angela Davis was stripped of her award for her Civil Rights movement efforts. The Birmingham Civil...
The Alabama Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI) rescinded the Fred Shuttlesworth Humans Rights Award from Angela Davis because she...
Racism is one of our society’s biggest issues, along with the existence of our patriarchy. Many people think that...
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 Why is Police Brutality causing death? “It could have a lot to...
Does inclusion lead to safety? Oakland is filled with all types of people but the classrooms don’t always embody...
What is the cause of police brutality and how does it affect Oakland residents? Hillary Walker, a teacher at...
According to statistics, 100% of all gun deaths in the US are due to firearms. I am so triggered...
There has been a lot of discussion about what “American Values” are. What the things are that make us...
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....
When the video starts the camera zooms in on Childish Gambino, he turns around and starts to dance ....
For the larger part of American History, to be an American meant to be white and to view those...
The issue I am focusing on is police violence toward blacks especially when the victim was unarmed. What’s worse...
Islamophobia is a large issue in the United States. The term describes the prejudice that occurs against Muslims, a...
I am passionate about this issue because it is a life or death situation and in most cases involving...
The “model minority” myth. What exactly is it? Is it something that someone made up in order to make...
The issue I discussed in this video revolves around Racism in the United States. I am passionate about this...
The issue that I will be discussing in this video is that of Islamophobia. There has been a rise...
Too many people are being treated poorly and unfairly because of their skin color or because of their gender....
The issue iIfocused on was discrimination in the job industry. The focus was more on pay and hiring...
My topic revolved around Racial Discrimination and through prior knowledge I know that it is a very serious topic....
Racial discrimination can be defined as the intolerance of another group of people mainly because of their race, educational...
Police Brutality has been a widespread issue around the world. Reviewing trends, we are able to see that minorities...
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? I believe that people should be able to have...
Recently in the news, we have seen a lot about the arguments between parties and members in the same...
I read three articles: The End of Corporate Imperialism, Corporate Imperialism for the Poor, and Policy Entrepreneurs and the...
In order to confront immigration and it’s problems, we must identify why most illegal immigrants come to the U.S....
In my recent research for my topic on whether or not illegal immigration benefits society, I found a few...
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...
The war on drugs, the supposed “public enemy number one”, established under the Nixon administration and intensified under Reagan...
The achievement gap is the measurable disparity of the socioeconomic statuses and educational performance of different groups of people...
Many people come to America thinking it is the land of the free and home to an abundance of...
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....
In privileged communities across America, the phrase “kids are the future” is sung to remind children that they matter....
Are Black Children Forced to Grow Up Faster Than White Children YES Black kids are forced to grow up...
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...
I rode the book “the absolutely true diary of a part-time indian” from sherman alexie and a big topic...
I feel like the athletes that are kneeling during the national anthem are right as far as the motive...
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...
Many home are divided on this topic. People can fully disagree with their own family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors....
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...
Rather people should kneel during the national anthem or not should not be the question. The question should be,...
Protesting in the NFL is completely necessary. As players, their voices are important and the decisions they make on...
The National Anthem is racist, people shouldn’t stand for it. The National Anthem we sing today is edited. It...
Dear Leaders of America, As we all know the United States of America is a great country, however we...
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...
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...
I think that NFL Players shouldn’t be banned from expressing themselves politically but, I think that there is a...
Dear Leaders of America, My experience growing up as a teenager in the United States was from what I...
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...
The Telegraph states that, “Earlier research revealed that the lower portion of a brain region called the “medial prefrontal...
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?...
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,...
Most of the peoples all around the world prejudge other peoples. And the reason that this thing happen is...
To Whomever Cares to Listen, “Without Africa, France will slide down into the rank of a third power,”...
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...
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 overwhelming amount of studies preformed on the various inmate populations of the prison system suggest that the system...
The safety pin is a movement that I wish was talked about more now that Trump is president. I...
To me, I feel like this image is really sad because over the years you see African American people...
To me this message is rude, disrespectful and racist because it is basically saying that people that do not...
“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”....
Immigrants, people of color, LGBTQ people, and others are the ones who are targeted by the Trump Campaign. White...
The safety pin campaign was supposedly created to show support and solidarity for those who have been targeted by bigotry...
I agree with both articles views because they both brought up good points. For example the first article...
My Thoughts On The Safety Pin Campaign As a response to the election of Donald Trump, many non-minority Americans...
I am researching the question of bias in immigration policies. I found a lot of useful research studies on...
Hi, Youth Voices! My name is Abby Henry, and I am a Senior at Jackson High School in Massillon,...
Being a person of color is harder than you may think. Especially when it comes to the crimes that...
After my research proposal, I have begun actual research. On the gale database, I found two very informative articles....
After reading Dead Man Walking by Sister Helen Prejean, and picturing the inmates on death row in 1995, I...
Each year America makes us remember about 9/11 the tragically hijacked plane that crashed into The World Trade Center...
The Women’s March is looking for youth activists under the age of 18 to apply for the #WomensMarch Youth...
As I was reading Dead Man Walking by Helen Prejean, I wondered about what amount of African Americans were...
The notion some Americans have on refugees, as I’ve personally experienced, is that “Oh, refugees are just people who...
Intellectual Conservatism is no more than a myth. Conservatism is the general notion that preserving the status quo is...
