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It seems like in 2019 hate crimes would be nonexistent in the United States of America. Unfortunately, they still occur at an alarming rate. The United States Department of Justice defines a hate crime as “a crime motivated by bias… Continue Reading →

Affirmative action is a government policy that has seen controversy ever since its creation. The two sides to this policy both hold strong opinions and arguments. It began after the 1960s Civil Rights Movement to ensure equal opportunities for minorities… Continue Reading →

As children in elementary school, we were told that America is one big “melting pot.” The “melting pot” metaphor is used to describe how immigrants who come to America eventually become assimilated into American culture, thus creating multiple cultures that… Continue Reading →

After the 2008 election, the United States would have its first black president: Barack Obama. Talk of equality and racial divide spread across the country like wildfire. Had this election signified that America had finally become “post-race”? Or was this… Continue Reading →