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Wharton alum Evan Thomas reconciles faith and identity on his debut album, ‘Foundations’

Though Evan Thomas just graduated Penn, he's already in the midst of a new phase of his life: making music
July 31, 2020 at 10:30 am

by CHARDONNAY NEEDLER

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Paintru: The Startup That Immortalizes Memories

Paintru is revolutionizing the way to get custom artwork— all the while fostering community in Wharton and beyond.
July 21, 2020 at 7:03 pm

by FERNANDA BRIZUELA

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From Houston Hall to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Meet Penn alum and West Philadelphia state representative Rick Krajewski
July 15, 2020 at 11:10 am

by DENALI SAGNER

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Kiese Laymon's 'Heavy' stresses the importance of revision

With honest self-reflection, Laymon's memoir places Black healing and redemption at the forefront.
July 13, 2020 at 3:13 pm

by KALIYAH DORSEY

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Unpacking Systemic Racism in Healthcare—HIST 560: Race, Gender, and Medicine in U.S. History Does Just That, And More

The summer history seminar explores how racial and gender discrimination has fueled inequalities in public health, drawing parallels to the present day pandemic.
July 8, 2020 at 2:44 pm

by CHELSEY ZHU

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How the 15 Percentage Pledge Is Holding Corporate America Accountable

For major retailers, fighting systemic racism can start with shelf space.
July 6, 2020 at 8:07 pm

by HANNAH LONSER

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Where BLM Meets DIY: Meet Two Penn Students Using their Art to Support a Movement

How tie-dye and stickers became a force for racial change
July 3, 2020 at 2:33 pm

by DENALI SAGNER

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The Controversial Legacy of "Urban" Music

Despite its ubiquity, the 'urban' label has a problematic past and concerning present
June 30, 2020 at 11:53 am

by PEYTON TOUPS

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Walls For Justice: Protesting With a Paintbrush

Walls For Justice seeks to unify the Philadelphia community through art.
June 29, 2020 at 7:13 pm

by FERNANDA BRIZUELA

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"People are just going to be ready to learn": Professor Gillion on PSCI 231: Race & Ethnic Politics

As students look to learn more about race dynamics, this Penn professor discusses the ways students can academically explore their excitement for political change.
June 24, 2020 at 9:44 am

by FERNANDA BRIZUELA

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"These are Their Stories": Law and Order S.V.U. in the Age of "Copaganda"

Reexamining my favorite TV show and its feminist heroine as America questions the age-old police procedural
June 22, 2020 at 11:27 am

by DENALI SAGNER

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Support Philly's Black–Owned Businesses, Today and Every Day

Do your part to promote meaningful change in our community.
June 22, 2020 at 11:21 am

by HANNAH LONSER

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Candice Carty-Williams' 'Queenie' rejects the idea of the invincible Black woman

In deconstructing the "Strong Black Woman" stereotype, 'Queenie' reminds us that Black women deserve to be vulnerable, too
June 22, 2020 at 10:18 am

by KALIYAH DORSEY

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Penn Masti's Black Lives Matter Fundraiser Raised Thousands in A Few Hours

The university's South Asian fusion dance team turned to its own community to make a change
June 18, 2020 at 7:03 pm

by SOFIA HELLER

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Beauty Companies #PullUpForChange

A social media campaign that is holding companies accountable to diversity and inclusion in their hiring practices
June 18, 2020 at 4:53 pm

by ELIANA DOFT

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The Responsibility of Celebrities Within Social Media Platforms

For public figures with millions of impressionable followers, sharing a picture with a #blacklivesmatter caption isn’t enough
June 17, 2020 at 7:46 pm

by FERNANDA BRIZUELA

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OAX's Pledge to Battle Systemic Racism—and What That Entails

As Penn organizations step up, OAX members share the measures they have taken toward becoming a more welcoming organization.
June 11, 2020 at 12:03 pm

by FERNANDA BRIZUELA