Category: Diversity
Shang-Chi and asian representation in Hollywood
The new, historic Marvel movie, “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” is a fresh take on a classic Marvel movie.
This movie introduces a [...]
Philadelphia Inquirer writer of ‘Choosing Blackness’ inspires Cabrini journalists
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The Center on Immigration joins the fight to shut down Berks and to support Haitian immigrants
Those who have been running the Berks County Residential Center call it a “Family center.”
But crowds of protesters who gathered at Independence Ha [...]
Students launch campaign to advocate for change
Sprawled out, markers in hand, students created posters to be spread across the Wolfington Center.
Behind their initiative is the hope for people t [...]
Athletes continue to use their platform to speak out against injustices
Protests have swept the nation throughout 2020 with a call for justice. Some athletes have used their influence on social media and that has attracted [...]
Diversity in literature teaches different cultures and new perspectives, Latinx authors say
For the last week of Latinx and Hispanic heritage month, two authors from the online reading app Wattpad said that more diverse characters in books fi [...]
Get to know the Center on Immigration at Cabrini
The Center on Immigration has been successfully promoting immigrant justice through research, education and advocacy since April 2017. T [...]
Antebellum review: Clever social horror or sloppy slave narrative?
When I first saw the trailer for the film “Antebellum,” I, among many other viewers, was convinced that the film was going to take a supernatural [...]
Diversity speaker says ‘It’s hard to hate close up’
“It’s hard to hate close up,” Nydia Han, 6ABC News anchor and Emmy award-winning journalist, said.
On Oct. 7, the Office of University Diversit [...]
Despite obstacles with coronavirus, Cabrini plans to have a memorable Hispanic heritage month.
Newly elected director of campus activities and programming, Jé La Boulden, has big hopes to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Cabrini University.
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New executive board of the Black Student Union holds interest meeting
The Black Student Union (BSU) held an interest meeting for new students to join them by using ice-breakers, having deep discussions and talking about [...]
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Council initiated at Cabrini University
A new advisory council entitled “Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity,” or DEI Advisory Council, has started at the University. The co-chairs of this new [...]
55 years since signing the Voting Rights Act and how it’s still important today
Voting has come a long way since the first time the Constitution granted voting rights to white men. The expansion of voting rights was something that [...]
What it is like being the only Mexican family in a predominantly white neighborhood
Attending Cabrini University has been my first experience of diversity. Throughout elementary, middle and high school my brothers and I were the only [...]
Race in America: It begins with a conversation
If you know better, you do better, one of the panelists who spoke at a panel discussion on Race in America said.
Moderator Dr. Chioma Ugochukwu, p [...]
Race in America: Cabrini to host panel for ongoing issues of racial disparity
On Wednesday, Sept. 16, the Cabrini Academic Affairs office along with the Nerney Leadership Institute and the Office of Diversity Initiatives will be [...]
[email protected]: BIPOC community shares their experiences of racial bias on campus
Editor's note: This story was part of a group of 2020 stories that shared the 2021 Student Keystone Media Award for stories relating to DIVERSITY. Re [...]
Cabrini athletes speak out against racism
Editor's note: This story was part of a group of 2020 stories that shared the 2021 Student Keystone Media Award for DIVERSITY. Reporters: Ty Daubert a [...]
Supreme Court rules historic victory for LGBT employees
The U.S. Supreme Court decided that an employer who fires an individual for their sexual orientation or gender identity violates Title VII of the Civi [...]
Juneteenth: Celebrating 155 years of freedom and struggle
On June 19, 1865, those who were enslaved in the state of Texas received the news that they were finally free. Unfortunately, this news was long o [...]
The Supreme Court ruling in favor of DACA is a step in the right direction
Editor's note: This story was part of a group of 2020 stories that shared the 2021 Student Keystone Media Award for DIVERSITY.
On June 18, The Supr [...]
‘We can’t breathe’: Racism won’t go away until the system that allows oppression does
Editor's note: This story was part of a group of 2020 stories that shared the 2021 Student Keystone Media Award for DIVERSITY. Reporters: Maria Lattan [...]
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