by Dr. Luke Tripp | Feb 16, 2023 | Education, Race
The United States educational system is a major social institution in sorting and preparing people for different social locations in the social hierarchy. It is a formal institution whose central purpose is to promote white-dominant cultural beliefs about how and why...
by Mohamed Shukri | Sep 6, 2022 | Community, Education
Being involved in school activities significantly influenced my journey throughout grades K-12. It really helped me build my character and allowed me to pursue my interests. In 5th grade, I saw a poster on the wall titled “Run to represent the People,” and I was...
by Unite Cloud | Jun 15, 2022 | Education, LGBTQIA
LGBTQ youth are at a much higher risk for suicide than their cisgender, heterosexual peers. When they have access to spaces that affirm and support their gender identities, gender expressions, and sexual orientations, that risk decreases. Despite those very clear...
by Harshi Dhingra | Jan 10, 2022 | Black, Community, Education, Immigrants
In the era of globalization and technology, many companies, large and small, are putting forth the effort to improve cultural diversity in the workplace. As a result of this change, there are numerous benefits to the company, employees, and the local community. Keep...
by Brigid | Sep 21, 2021 | Central MN Stories, Community, Education, Immigrants, Immigration, Refugee
Where do you call home? Is it defined by where you were born? Where your family lives? Where you’ve spent most of your life? If you’ve read my first blog post or know me personally, you may know I constantly question how identities are connected and transformed by...
by Unite Cloud | Sep 14, 2021 | Education, Immigrants, Immigration
– Author – Naima I came here as a child refugee. When I read some of the comments made about refugees in St. Cloud, they kind of hurt my feelings. I spent half of my life here in St. Cloud, MN. I feel like some of the residents in this city clearly have...
