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In Whose Honor?
Indigenous Mascots in 2024 As thousands of fans fill Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas and living rooms across the country, they unite in a familiar ritual: the chanting of the “war chant” and the iconic tomahawk chop. Their team, the Kansas City Chiefs, prepares to battle the San Francisco 49ers for the title of champions…
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How do we “know” what we “know” and change what we “know?”
During my master’s program at Bowling Green State University, where I studied College Student Personnel — a field preparing individuals to support student development in higher education settings — one foundational course required for all master’s students focused on psycho-social development models. This course aimed to equip us with the knowledge needed to support the…
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The Right Side of History
In recent weeks, following the massacre of a reported 1,200 Israeli soldiers and civilians by Hamas, I’ve had numerous people tell me, “you’re on the right side of history.” As someone who works in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), I kind of cringe when I hear this. I do not do this work to “be on the right…
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