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Leaders In Action: T. Shekinah Braveheart and Justice Policy Institute

“We need to address the root causes of crime, and that really fuels my passion for this work,” says T. Shekinah Braveheart, an artist and educator turned policy advocate. Ms. Braveheart found her calling for justice as a volunteer wellness facilitator at Baltimore City Jail, serving the female juvenile and prenatal populations. She realized that…
October 15, 20240Comments

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Environmentalism Learn

Moroccan Earthquake: Death Toll Surpasses 2,800 and Leaves Thousands Unhoused

What Happened? A 6.8 magnitude earthquake, the strongest to hit the country in over six decades, struck Morroco in November, killed over 2,800 people, injured over 10,000, and caused widespread environmental damage.  Several villages have been destroyed, leaving thousands homeless.  As a result, Morocco has called on the international community, requesting aid and rescue work.…
May 17, 20240Comments

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Don’t Believe Everything You Hear: Misinformation and Fear-Mongering in College Admissions

"You NEED to change this part of your application, or you will get rejected from every university that you apply to." The international Ivy League admissions race haunts many high school students.  With college counselors costing tens of thousands of dollars and acceptance rates at an annual drastic decline(s), the 400,000 students annually applying to…
April 28, 20240Comments

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Political Bribery: The Influence of Wealth and Power on Supreme Court Decisions

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, one of the most powerful and influential men in the United States, has been involved in several ethical scandals, including bribery and manipulation over decisions. Receiving over three dozen destination vacations, real estate properties, and his son's private school tuition as bribes from billionaires, there is much to question about…
April 28, 20240Comments

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Housing + Food Security Learn

Did You Know?: The History of the Term “Inner City” and Its Discriminatory Origins

Although "Inner City" is often used interchangeably with "urban area" or in reference to low-income regions within cities, most Americans are unaware of its origins in organized segregation by the United States government.  Today is the first post of the new "Did You Know?" series, where I will take deep dives into the histories, changing…
April 28, 20240Comments

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Environmentalism Learn

From Consumers to Corporations: Examining the Blame Game in Carbon Footprints and Sustainability

In social justice and activist spaces, personal virtue and action often take the place of blame for wide-reaching issues rather than more significant steps taken by politicians and corporations, affecting millions and billions of people at large.  This phenomenon occurs with many issues, but the ones I will be talking about today are carbon footprints…
April 28, 20240Comments

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