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Opinion: Revamp Racial Sensitivity Training
Art by Madeline DuvallWhen some hear the words diversity training, they expect a seminar about racism, white flight and anti-racism biases, but diversity training shouldn't be a mere overview of racism. President Donald Trump's executive order banned racial sensitivity training in federal workforces, saying it is un-American and discriminatory. Honestly, the president is … [Read more...] about Opinion: Revamp Racial Sensitivity Training
The ’Bu Yorker: HALFWAY THROUGH
Art editor Madeline Duvall writes and illustrates The ‘Bu Yorker, a weekly comic series for the Graphic. The ‘Bu Yorker is part comedy, part encouragement, part ramblings of a madwoman and part New Yorker spoof. Madeline hopes that you, her dedicated fans, will — in addition to devouring her creative genius — also take time to read the articles in the Graphic in between those … [Read more...] about The ’Bu Yorker: HALFWAY THROUGH
Opinion: Pepperdine Must Place More Emphasis on Cultural Clubs
Pepperdine's cultural and identity clubs are home to underrepresented students of color on campus. Although there are 28 of these clubs on campus, students continue to call on Pepperdine to focus more attention on diversity and inclusion. While cultural clubs are extremely beneficial to the Pepperdine community, they are not receiving the acknowledgment they deserve.Most of … [Read more...] about Opinion: Pepperdine Must Place More Emphasis on Cultural Clubs
Staff Editorial: The Fight for Racial Justice Cannot Stop at Performative Activism
Art by Madeline Duvall 2020 incited performative activism in a way many argue has not been seen in decades. The murder of George Floyd turned countless individuals into activists overnight, but unfortunately, this action ended just as quickly as it began. Many people only spoke up or shared resources due to a desire to gain approval or avoid disapproval rather than a … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: The Fight for Racial Justice Cannot Stop at Performative Activism