Freedom Tour Day 2: C is for Confrontation
Co-Founder, Candice Crutchfield, reflects on experiences in Birmingham, Alabama, the epicenter of the nation's civil rights movement. Read More
Candice Crutchfield
Students: Here’s What You Can Do to Assist Flint Residents
So what can Penn State students due to help with aid and relief efforts? Fortunately there are numerous initiatives to take part in both locally and across the nation. Read More
51 Years Since MLK’s Penn State Visit
On January 21, 1965, Martin Luther King, Jr. graced the Penn State Community with his presence. According to Penn State News, he spoke about issues of segregation and civil rights to an estimated Read More
Wake Up: Coming Home More Socially Aware & Dealing With Those That Don’t Care
To those returning home more socially aware than before, it's important to note-
Some people aren't going to understand, but even a brief mention or discussion of an important topic could ignite the necessary flame that leads to social change. Read More
Hey GOP, Racism isn’t Over
December 1st, 2015 marked the 60th anniversary of Rosa Parks’ refusal to give up her seat for a white passenger. Defying Jim Crow laws, Park’s act of defiance became a pivotal point in Read More
Dear DeRay: A Letter to the Activist that Changed our Lives
Dear DeRay Mckesson, Welcome to The Pennsylvania State University, a community full of many students interested in tackling and combating issues of race and social justice. Your courageous work, acts Read More
Navigating through a Racially Ignorant Campus
Following the resignation of the University of Missouri’s President Tim Wolfe, thousands took to the realm of twitter to express a variety of opinions. Those who believed Wolfe’s Read More
75 Days ’til MLK Jr. Commemoration Week Kicks Off with HUB Celebration
On Wednesday, November 4th, students gathered on the HUB’s monumental staircase to celebrate the 75 day countdown to Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration week, an annual event to celebrate King’s legacy through instilling passion for diversity, evoking servant leadership and fostering social activism. Read More
Internet Sensation Performs and Sheds Light on #NCOW2015
On Monday, October 12th, Youtube sensation, singer and actor, Todrick Hall, graced Penn State with his divine presence. With well over one million YouTube subscribers and 200k twitter Read More
Teachers Mistake Muslim Student’s Invention for a Bomb
14-year-old Ahmed Mohamed was arrested at school because teachers thought his homemade clock was a bomb. The school's actions remind us of stereotyping within the classroom & the negative consequences that come with it. Read More
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