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Black history should be taught in all schools—especially those with a small Black student population

by Carolyn Copeland February 18th, 2021October 26th, 2021
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Incarcerated California man shares his experience contracting COVID-19 behind bars

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I am a survivor of gun violence, but it took me years to realize it. Here’s why

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Farmworker advocate tackles food insecurity in Central California’s Oaxacan community

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Inauguration Day had me bracing for impact

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I’m teaching second grade via Google Hangouts during the pandemic. Here’s what it’s been like

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White Mexicans have had a role to play in white supremacy

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A progressive sprout of Filipino America grows in the heartland

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My abortion story showed me no pregnancy or family is the same

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Sometimes, silence is resistance

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