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I can’t, nor will I ever speak for all mixed-race people, because every story is different. Every story has its own challenges. But, I can try to speak for myself.

The Privilege of Racial Identity

Story by Kiara Jackson
April 28, 2022
So next time you find yourself continuously swiping left on that BIPOC girl on tinder or only viewing the Black guy as hook-up material, make sure you check your racism.

Is it Preference or Prejudice?

Story by Kiara Jackson
April 19, 2022
Was Will Smith Really the Problem, or are you Just Willing to Defend the Disrespect of Black Women?

Was Will Smith Really the Problem, or are you Just Willing to Defend the Disrespect of Black Women?

Story by Kiara Jackson
April 6, 2022
I mean, Did yall really think the long nails, talking with your hands, and using the phrase “sis” just popped into your head by itself?

The Oppressed Can Still Be The Oppressor

Story by Kiara Jackson
March 9, 2022
Unpack why you’re in the position that you’re in, why you believe what you do, and how you have contributed to upholding white supremacy. Photo by submitted

Racism in higher education: upheld at every level

Story by Rosa Gómez, Freelance Writer
December 15, 2021
A photo taken during a protest that states “it’s a privilege to educate yourself about racism, instead of experiencing it.”

Please stop asking your students of color to become educators in class

Story by Rosa Gómez, Freelance Writer
October 19, 2021
Image found on The Sunday Times.

HighKey

Story by Allison Hinrichs, Copy Editor
March 3, 2021
Diagnostic errors cause 40,000 to 80,000 deaths in the United States in health care alone.

How much care is in health care?

Story by Lauren Spierings
February 23, 2021
Rossellin Gaitan, a second year student, discussed how the event took place during the Black History month.

Sit in for justice

Story by Evelyn Nelson, Currents Editor
February 17, 2021
Student Senate passed 5 bills in one night, condemned racist social media posts

Student Senate passed 5 bills in one night, condemned racist social media posts

Story by Spencer Kristof
February 17, 2021
The term “fake activism” sparked in June and is often associated with clicktivism. This is the act of supporting a political or social cause by posting online petitions or resources on social media and is sometimes characterized by involving little effort.

When you protest for content instead of the cause

Story by Allison Hinrichs, Copy Editor
November 24, 2020
This image of a Snapchat group chat depicts a racist interaction between UW-Eau Claire football players that was released in November 2019.

‘Strong majority’ of Blugold football team opposed to university-ordered reinstatement of five suspended players

Story by Madeline Fuerstenberg, Lea Kopke, and Ta'Leah Van Sistine
September 22, 2020
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