I am a Collage
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I am a collage of cultures and experiences. I reflect on the lives of my abuelos and the ancestors that came before with gratitude for the life I love now.
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The Heart of Our Work Should be Transformation
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For me, the goal is liberation – freedom from the system that is trying to destroy us native people and people of color. We need to figure out a way to work within the beast – not with the beast – to ensure that our young people have the resources they need to survive.
How Loans Shape our Lives: The Story of My City Series
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Student loans have been reaching an all-time high, but student loan debt isn’t the only financial problem weighing on people, especially in Merced, California. Here, Mercedians discuss how their experiences with loans shape their lives.
On the Process of Being Radical
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Being radical as an individual or an organization does not have an end point or a finish line. It is a constant process of change and reimagining what is possible.
The Feminism Club: The Story of My City Series
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The Gender Equality Club at Edison High School in Fresno is a group on campus dedicated to providing a safe space for feminist-minded students to come together, participate in discussion and share important news about current events in their community.
Saving the Salton Sea: The Story of My City Series
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Branded as a literal oasis in the Imperial Valley, the Salton Sea now exists in a state of post-apocalyptic dilapidation. With dead fish lining its shore, the lake emits a strong malodorous stench that severely impacts those with respiratory issues.
Modern Segregation: The Story of My City Series
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Located just north of San Francisco, Marin County is home to beautiful views, numerous bike trails and, for the most part, white people.
Mujeres Así: Paulina Rojas on her journey through poetry to publication
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On Friday, August 18th, the Dominican Writers Association released its new anthology of poems, Ritmo Que Late. Of the thousands of submissions, Paulina Roja’s “Mujeres Así” was selected for inclusion in the new anthology. In this interview, she describes her journey across the country and through culture to arrive at the theme for her poem.