Graciela Barada
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Arts and Creative
“Cuba Is…” Exhibit Review
Because tourism is its largest and most successful industry, Cuba is now treated by Americans as a spectacle meant for…
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Dialogue and Opinion
Thanksgiving, Family and Eating Disorders
The prospect of having to eat a copious amount of food (regardless of how healthy, flavorful and enjoyable it may…
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Dialogue and Opinion
Digital Blackface
It is crucial that Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram users understand that digital blackface does not exist in a social media…
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Dialogue and Opinion
Critiquing Problematic “Body-Positive” Narratives in Pop Culture
We must replace outdated ideals about gender, beauty, and self-worth, with a more holistic approach that focuses on the multifaceted,…
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Politics
Dear White Liberal Friends, Family, and Peers
Dear white liberal friends, family, and peers: please check your privilege.
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Campus Life
Diva Cups: An Underrated Asset to the Menstruating Community
These fellow UCLA students, aiming to spread awareness and destigmatize “period talk” amongst their peers, will continue to engage students…
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Dialogue and Opinion
Braids in the Workplace
My “black” hairstyle is in no way a reflection of my work ethic, skills, or qualifications as an employee.
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Entertainment
Shonda Rhimes: A Champion of Racial and Gender Diversity in American Television
Shonda Rhimes has achieved a truly representative and diverse range of characters through Non-Traditional casting and a steadfast dedication to…
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Uncategorized
Gender Politics in Cuba
Despite the legal strides in women’s rights and gender equality, an underlying culture of sexism, heteronormativity, and machismo is persistent…
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Colorism and Privilege: An Afro-Cuban American in Havana
In Cuba, the Communist Revolution is often portrayed as the "great equalizer," not just economically but also in respect to…
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