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Check out what Emily has to say about the immigrant experien
Written By Emily Melluso Graduate Assistant for the Office of the Vice-President for Student Affairs Content Warning: Includes cases of graphic sexual assault. Unless otherwise noted, all...
October 26, 2018
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11:39 AM
Empowering Others.
When I was asked what “I Rise For” the first thing I thought of is empowering others. Empowerment has many meanings for me because it can be used with entire populations but also everyday...
October 25, 2017
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3:32 PM
Islamophobia and Religious Oppression
Ever since terrorists attacked on 9/11, people started discriminating against Muslims. How ironic it is that, people would disrespect them, show them hostility, and then exaggerate that they are...
October 25, 2017
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10:05 AM
Reproductive Rights.
When I was asked to take a picture for something that “I rise” for, I had to think about it for a second. What do I rise for? Who do I rise for? What does it mean to “rise?” After reflecting on my...
October 24, 2017
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2:22 PM
Those Who Are Too Scared to Speak Out
Idania Ramos Mosaic Ambassador I Rise for Those Who Are Too Scared to Speak Out I’ve always known that I was different, my color, my culture, and my language didn’t follow the “American...
October 24, 2017
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12:03 PM
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(Adapted from UMBC Women's Center Wordpress site.) Over the past year, acts of resistance and resilience have electrified our country and world. Immediate images that flash through our minds...
October 23, 2017
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12:56 PM