Art by Samantha Miller Whether Black, white, straight, gay or bisexual, many people have issues with understanding what preferences are and how to correctly express them. It seems as though many people try to disguise their biases by calling them preferences. In some cases, it just seems to be a ploy to validate harmful practices of prejudice and discrimination directed … [Read more...] about Opinion: Acknowledge Preferences and Banish Baseless Bias
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The Pixel Black Lives Matter Series Edition II: June 22, 2020
The Pixel is Pepperdine Graphic Media’s weekly newsletter that highlights our top stories and breaks down what you need to know. Sign up to receive the Pixel in your inbox: https://forms.gle/AxrcdD4aonNrGyBH9 … [Read more...] about The Pixel Black Lives Matter Series Edition II: June 22, 2020
Racial Diversity Reveals Pepperdine’s History of Ongoing Racial Conflict
The first George Pepperdine College class officers (top) and the 2019 Student Government Association (bottom) stand for their group photos. Since the founding of the University, the student government expanded in size and diversity. Photos courtesy of Pepperdine Digital Commons and Brittany Skinner Graphic by Ali Levens More than 83 years ago, the first class at George … [Read more...] about Racial Diversity Reveals Pepperdine’s History of Ongoing Racial Conflict
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
Introducing PGM’s New Podcast: The Melanated Muckraker
Listen and subscribe to our podcast from your mobile device: Via Apple Podcasts | Via SoundCloud | Via Spotify Pepperdine Graphic Media introduces The Melanated Muckraker, a new podcast where hosts Anitiz Muonagolu and Emily Shaw dive into how race and culture affect our lives — one conversation at a time. ______________________________ Email Anitiz Muonagolu at … [Read more...] about Introducing PGM’s New Podcast: The Melanated Muckraker