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Winthrop’s Association of Black Journalists shares opinion on Gentrification in South Carolina

DJ Lewis

According to PBS, gentrification is a general term for “the arrival of wealthier people in an existing urban district, a related increase in rents and property values and changes in…

Is Artificial Intelligence Technology racist and sexist?

Sam Hyatt

In the society we live in today, we unfortunately see racism and sexism in stores, in our classrooms and on social media. Even though it seems as if we should…

The feminine fight: why Women’s History Month and feminism should accurately portray female-identifying people

Autumn Hawkins

In this era of increasing diversity, the topic of being “politically correct” has become a buzzword in modern politics. Many politicians and civilians alike have ridiculed what they refer…

‘The Talk’s lesson on racism

Sam Hyatt

Many watch the show ‘The Talk’ because of their willingness to discuss numerous topics that concern politics, celebrity gossip and major issues in the country such as sexism and racism. …

Local street names: lingering racism vs. history

Wren Brooke

Stonewall Street, Secession Way, Jefferson Davis Street, and Jackson Avenue; if you are from the southeastern United States, you probably might know of a few similarly named roads, so why…

Missing children and misguided immigration practices

Autumn Hawkins

During the administration of President Donald Trump, over 2,000 immigrant children have been separated from their families. In 2018, those children were separated from their parents, being placed in…

Bias training during social distancing

Autumn Hawkins

Unconscious bias training is designed to expose any implicit biases within a setting, to challenge how the people involved think, and to ultimately eliminate any potential discrimination. Unconscious bias…

Rewriting history: how Columbus Day is being replaced by Indigenous Peoples Day

Autumn Hawkins

Oct. 12 has historically been celebrated as Columbus Day, a day when Americans celebrate Christopher Columbus’s journey to the Americas in 1492. However, the truth behind Columbus’s exploration is…

Bring back Old Main

Autumn Hawkins

Since the Winthrop University Board of Trustees requested to restore Tillman Hall’s original name in June, not much has changed. In order to restore the name, the Heritage Act of…

Committed to action

Matthew Shealy

With calls for action being heard throughout the U.S., Winthrop Athletics issued a statement regarding racism and an action plan on June 8. Winthrop Athletic Director Ken Halpin said the…