It would be ignorant to say that racial disparity in the justice system, especially the process of incarceration, is not an issue in our country. There are countless people, more specifically, Black individuals who are wrongfully convicted and/or mistreated by our system. We have a sufficient, or even ample amount of statistical evidence to prove […]
Month: February 2022
Living in PA: Why Certain Aspects Are Still Weird
When I’m asked where I am from, I’m often met with gasps and questions of why I chose Pennsylvania and Penn State. As I’ve mentioned in previous blogs, life in California versus living in PA is almost two completely opposite ways of life. There are still some aspects of living in PA that are shocking […]
Civic Issue #1: Racial Disparities in the Justice System- The Police
The United States has historically been the underdog that rose to the challenge. Dating back to our roots, we fought relentlessly against the British for our freedoms. Eventually, receiving complete freedom and obtained control over our designated land- however inside America’s territories this theme does not persist. In contemporary society, freedom has been an issue […]