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How Diversity Shapes Human Interaction

November 8, 2020 by Makena Huey

Art by Gabriella DiGiovanni From race and socioeconomic status to gender and sexual orientation, diversity comes in many different shapes and sizes. For many young adults, college is the first opportunity to encounter diversity. Although it can render human interaction more challenging, two experts and six students agreed that diversity is a necessary and invaluable … [Read more...] about How Diversity Shapes Human Interaction

Inequality: What It’s Like to Be Black During COVID-19

May 7, 2020 by Brianna Willis

Junior George Preston wears gloves, a durag and a mask to protect himself from COVID-19 as he steps out into his neighborhood in Mobile, Alabama. Photo Courtesy of George Preston. “Racial health disparities have been a problem for decades, if not centuries, and nothing's been done about it,” said Roslyn Satchel, scholar-activist and Communication professor. “I wonder if … [Read more...] about Inequality: What It’s Like to Be Black During COVID-19

Acknowledge Racial Inequalities

October 3, 2017 by Nenah Mikuska

Art by Sybil Zhang Today, many may argue that race does not inhibit one's ability to succeed, but when people of color are systematically held at a disadvantage and continuously presumed to be in conditions of lower income with higher risks of imprisonment or addiction, the fact remains that racial inequality in the job market and in society across the country is still an … [Read more...] about Acknowledge Racial Inequalities

Pepperdine Responds to “Driving While Black” Comments

November 21, 2015 by Alexander Fisher

Pepperdine University released a statement to the Graphic Friday evening to address the controversy surrounding President Andrew K. Benton's statement that university students and staff had been the victims of racial profiling by LA County Sheriff's deputies and unjust traffic stops. Benton made the remarks Monday night in an address to the university community regarding … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Responds to “Driving While Black” Comments

President Benton Addresses Racism, Discrimination

November 20, 2015 by Taylor Centineo

Photos by Danielle Romeo On the heels of a student-led protest regarding race and diversity on campus, President Andrew K. Benton addressed a packed crowd Monday night in Smothers Theatre. Benton’s speech covered a multitude of subjects related to race, but focused on areas in which Pepperdine can make improvements. The student protest on Nov. 13 was in part sparked by a … [Read more...] about President Benton Addresses Racism, Discrimination

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