How can we justify stereotyping minority students as unfit for college when their wealthy counterparts nonchalantly take higher education as a given? Moreover, how can we pretend that minority students manipulate the system when we have tangible evidence that the privileged population do exactly that?
" In the aftermath of the attack, I’ve reflected on what it truly means to be a Muslim."
"We want to help the children of diasporas connect with their roots and prevent one people’s history from becoming another’s product."
Despite the fact that in North Carolina, Democrats won the popular vote in the 2018 election, the Republicans still have control of the majority of the seats in the General Assembly and both of the state’s seats in Congress.
On the eleventh anniversary of Eve Carson's death, take time to remember the legacy she left and the lessons she taught us.
"Turning Point's Ricky-Bobbian-f*ck-yeah-'Murica-style love for the ol’ US of A is present at any event they put on, but was at truly supercharged levels at their AMERICAFEST party at CPAC¹ this year."
"But before we embrace this radical shift in curricular structure, we need yet to have an open discussion about what constitutes a Liberal Arts education, and to explore fully the implications of such a change for the intellectual life of diverse communities of the College and the University."
"Let’s talk about Solange. Let’s talk about 2 Chainz. Their albums ... are far more deserving of the praise that people have showered so lavishly upon the Jonas Brothers. Empowering, revolutionary and insightful."
Tristan Thompson sucks. Do better, Kardashians.
I bet The Daily Tar Heel doesn’t get many love letters — so let’s just call this a birthday salute from an old alum.
"The legal strategist (read: non-lawyer) responsible for SFFA and this nationwide attack on affirmative action is none other than Edward Blum, a white conservative man."
Women now hold only 25 percent of programming jobs, and only four percent of CEO positions.
If you find yourself wanting to go to Italy but unable to afford a flight, we have a cheap and authentic alternative.
After Senator Dianne Feinstein's reaction to young activists asking her to vote for the Green New Deal, some are applauding her, but many are criticizing her. How much should younger voices be listened to in the political sphere?
"Contemplate the ways you can gain better international understanding and help communities around the world, even those we might not have heard of."
"Please drop this useless power grab and accept that your role in this movement has never been presidential. And this also goes to everybody throwing their support behind Bernie: your voice is too important to waste on someone who just doesn’t know when to pack it up and retire already."
"The catalyst for desired change has always been the people, and we will continue to chip away at the foundation of white supremacy until its pillars collapse into a pile of rubble."
"When the screen faded to black on "Dating Around’s" final episode, I picked up my phone and texted the guy who I described my first date with as “typical but not outstanding.” Fingers trembling, I asked him on a second date. He said yes."
"So no, I will not apologize for believing Smollett, because neither you nor I were the injured party following his lie; neither of us deserve atonement. However, I am deeply sorry to the victims of any attack on their personhood who may now be hesitant to seek justice, as this pernicious precedent has stripped hate victims of their credibility."
"Rather than actually appreciating the high art made by minority filmmakers, the Academy picks whatever movie seems popular among society in the hopes that they can trick us into thinking they actually understand diversity."
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