Tag: BIPOC

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Where is the Outrage Over Angelo Quinto’s Murder?

Where is the outrage over Angelo Quinto’s murder? Why are there currently no protests under Quinto’s name? Why have none of my friends even heard of the name Angelo Quinto?

March 8, 2021

The Role of Experimentation and Medical Mistrust in COVID-19 Vaccine Skepticism

For many people in the United States, the approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines symbolize hope for the end of a virus that has plagued this country and the world. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has reported 373,167 COVID-19-related deaths across the United States as of January 11, with Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) being disproportionately impacted.

January 12, 2021

Resetting the Earth and Space Sciences to be Diverse and Inclusive

So far, 2020 has shone a spotlight on how our society is failing Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), from the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 to continued police brutality. Protests across the U.S.—and around the world—have sparked important conversations to address systemic racism and remove barriers.

November 19, 2020

Equity Requires Action

COVID-19 has affected us all in different ways. During the spring semester, most colleges and universities had to pivot to move courses online. At that time most, if not all, students left campus. As the American Medical Association pointed out, the COVID-19 pandemic is disproportionately affecting Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) populations because they “suffer disproportionally, due to the inequities in society perpetuated by systematic practices.”

October 2, 2020

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