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The Oblivion of Privilege
Privilege is the reality of having one less thing to think about. When one is privileged they have the luxury of not having to be conscious about their every day actions. We all have various levels of privilege, some more than others. But I often, even as a young black gay male that deals with multiple levels of marginalization, think it’s important to check my own privilege. Male privilege, able-ism, and educational privilege are just a few advantages that I have and must remain cognizant of. If you have privilege than it becomes your duty to become allies to those who do not, if only to advance human rights.
We are sad to report that Malcolm Shabazz, grandson of Malcolm X was killed in Mexico City, Mexico. 
Many in Minnesota are hopeful that Governor Mark Dayton will sign a bill banning employers from asking a job applicant about their criminal history before the interviewing stage of the hiring process.
It’s graduation season. In the coming weeks we’ll read about impressive young people who have already made their mark on the world.
The first trailer for Lee Daniel’s star-studded film The Butler has been released.
Kristie and Kirstie Bronner are making history has Spelman College’s first-ever sister co-valedictorians!
Considering her imminent three month stay in federal prison, things must be extraordinarily difficult for Lauryn Hill and her family at this time.
Parents of a Troy, New York elementary student were outraged to learn that their son’s teacher forced him to clean a desk with his tongue as punishment for drawing on it.
Mother of Unjustly Incarcerated Son Pens Letter Describing a Mother’s Day Without Him
His story has made headlines throughout the country; but none have been more affected by this travesty than his mother, Gloria Fisher.
In a passionate, inspiring letter, Fisher discusses what it feels like to spend another Mother’s Day without her son.
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