Implicit Bias on Black Youth: Manifestation of Racial Inequality in America

In studying how the educational system and subsequently society affect the development of young black minds, I discovered that black adolescents are not always given an opportunity to reach their full potential. With the beliefs held by adults in the United States, the need for protection, support, comfort, and nurturing seems to be less necessary…

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Perception of Beauty Standards: The Evolving Effects on Women

For years, the media has defined beauty as being fair skinned with Eurocentric features. The perception of having lighter features was classified as the ideal beauty. Going back to the 1960’s, Marilyn Monroe was considered “perfect” with her all-American features; blonde hair and blue eyes that represented the Eurocentric beauty the world was mesmerized by.…

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Taylor Agbonkpolor (Content Leader)

I am a senior Political Science major, Sports Administration minor from Los Angeles, California studying at Howard University. Although my career path is mostly influenced by the entertainment and sports world, community empowerment has always been important to me. I am currently a member of Howard University's Sports Medicine Student Aide Program where my role is…

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