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Nothing Personal

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yli is My Story

It was just another day of working at my job. As I was walking towards the store I felt the cold breeze of a winter day. I walked in, took … Continued

What does advocating for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion mean?

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yli is My Story

Much like many 21st century movements that applaud performative activism (such as 2020’s #BlackoutTuesday movement which only served to silence Black activist voices), proclaiming the need for a DEI-infused curriculum is only the first step of a much larger journey.

The Green Light

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yli is My Story

The failures of public transportation happen across different communities in California, which means that this issue is systemic. People who rely on public transportation are primarily people of color and low-income people. People who can’t afford Uber or Lyft. People who can’t afford their own car. People who are already underrepresented. This is an environmental and social justice issue.