Art by Kris HarperMattel recently introduced new kinds of Barbie dolls, this time with more diverse body shapes, as well as different skin tones, eye colors and hair colors. The Jan. 28 announcement of a more diverse Barbie came shortly before Lego announced their first-ever figurine in a wheelchair, set to debut later this year. The introduction of diverse … [Read more...] about Legos and Barbies Diversify
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Pepperdine Administration Moves Toward Culturally Inclusive Environment
Photo by Stasia DemickWith a newly developed "task force," a summit planned for a Seaver faculty training on cultural inclusiveness, and various workshops in production, Pepperdine administration is in the planning process of supplying students and faculty with the tools to increase cultural competence on campus.The "task force" is a group that was introduced and explained last … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Administration Moves Toward Culturally Inclusive Environment
Posse Plus Retreat Focuses On The Power Of Words
Photos Courtesy of Ifeanyi Ezieme In light of recent events on campus, such as the Yik Yak posts and last week's blackface incident, this year's Posse Plus Retreat focused on the issue of tolerance by providing a safe space for students to discuss racial issues with the retreat's theme: "Sticks and Stones: Language and Speech in a Diverse Society." "Even though we've … [Read more...] about Posse Plus Retreat Focuses On The Power Of Words
Hollywood Must Diversify
Art by Christine Nelson The Oscar statuette is not gold this year, but pale. Every single actor nominated is white. To some ceremony invitees, such as Jada Pinkett Smith, this disproportionate distribution was so unfair as to warrant a boycott of the ceremony altogether. While I certainly understand their sentiments, boycotters pick the wrong target and thus do their cause, … [Read more...] about Hollywood Must Diversify
Letter to the Editor
Editor’s Note: Opinions expressed in letters to the editor are those of the author, and publication in the Graphic in no way represent an endorsement of any opinions published. This space is provided to allow public response and commentary on articles and issues which are covered by the Graphic and important to its readership. Dear Pepperdine, Stop hiring contemptible and … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor
