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Desensitizing Dehumanization: Trump's Alligator Moat and the Erosion of Humanitarian Norms
Hispanic immigrants and native-born Hispanic Americans have increasingly questioned whether the United States has effectively declared a domestic war on their communities. Concerns have particularly centered around Donald Trump's Administration, as many of his policies, rhetoric, and immigration tactics are perceived as discriminatory, racially inflammatory, and inhumane toward documented and undocumented Hispanic populations.

Inahya
Jul 234 min read


Pen, Paper, POWER: How Creative Journaling Helps Teen Girls Build Confidence, Clarity, and Self-Expression
Adolescence is a time of change—physically, emotionally, socially, and mentally. For many Black and Brown teen girls, it can feel like their

Inahya
Jul 103 min read


Weaponizing Policy: Analyzing the Onslaught of Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" on America's Most Vulnerable Populations
Is America experiencing "Black fatigue?" Though White America has nonetheless stolen and appropriated this phrase to combat its original...

Inahya
Jul 53 min read


Challenging the Historical Adultification Bias of Black and Brown Girls
When many Black and Brown girls are asked to recall their childhood and early adolescence, they often remember "growing up so fast." From their home lives to their educational experience to their interactions with society, Black and Brown girls are subject to higher levels of punishment, criminalization, expectations, and responsibilities unlike their peers of other races.

Inahya
Jun 284 min read


The Potential Impact of Trump's Air Strikes on Under-served Communities
As tension rises in the Middle East, spectators ponder if it’s biblical prophecy unfolding or merely the actions of simple, high-handed men. Roughly 24 hours ago, President Trump addressed the nation regarding U.S. air strikes that “obliterated” three Iranian nuclear facilities, Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. Many Americans have condemned the strikes labeling the attack “unprovoked,” and grounds for war escalation; some, on the other hand, expressed grave concerns for the econo

Inahya
Jun 232 min read


The Disturbing Parallels Between Slave-Era Family Separations and Current ICE Raids
The practice of separating families during chattel slavery in America leaves an ineradicable mark on American history. Like the days of old, family separation was a common tactic used to punish and create fear, hopelessness, and dependency among slaves, a method of psychological conditioning that proved more valuable to slaveowners than any financial profit. Today, modern ICE raids shed light on how family separations continue to affect historically excluded groups, especiall

Inahya
Jun 214 min read
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