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Staff Ed: Goodbye Black History Month, But Not Black Voices

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Since 1976, the United States celebrates Black History Month every February and highlights the important Black figures who have paved a path of progressiveness. However, as March creeps closer on the calendar, celebrating Black culture and history should not be left in the dust of the past month. Pepperdine and the United States must continue to recognize the importance of … [Read more...] about Staff Ed: Goodbye Black History Month, But Not Black Voices

Career Chat: Olivia Robinson

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Alumna Olivia Robinson (Seaver '20) talks about creating her app, BlackDollar, to support the Black-owned businesses. "I see that there is a world of opportunity to expand my pursuit of social justice and not do it for the sake of pursuing for just interest sake and just my own elevation," Robinson said. "I see it, more so for the sake of bringing more opportunity to as many … [Read more...] about Career Chat: Olivia Robinson

Opinion: @blackatpepperdine Shows That Racial Identity Can Become An Obstacle For Equality

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Art by Madeline Duvall After the Instagram page @blackatpepperdine posted a story suggesting a Chinese student was racist against a Black student, it received backlash from some Chinese students. @blackatpepperdine reveals the problem of racial identity undermining the struggle for equality. The Instagram page @blackatpepperdine attracted a lot of attention after sharing … [Read more...] about Opinion: @blackatpepperdine Shows That Racial Identity Can Become An Obstacle For Equality