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Ȧ Students are Encouraged to Use Their Own Voice to Tell Their Own Stories
Ȧ Writing Center Interim Director Clarissa Walker is empowering young writers in the classroom and through her podcast – “Story Culture Live.”
Ethnicity vs. Race, Part 2
“Race isn’t that important. Culture is what makes you who you are.” – Ȧ student, Heidi Salazar Martinez
Ethnicity vs. Race, Part 1
When talking about race and ethnicity, there are certain characteristics that can help people understand the differences.
Creating a Safe Space to Talk about Race
During their 14 weeks in her course, Bousseau hopes students grow from "terrified" to comfortable speaking about race.
What is Cultural Competence & Why is it Critical for Ȧ's School of Nursing?
Lack of cultural competence interferes with the quality of care patients of color and non-English-speaking patients receive, says alumna Valerie Almeida-Monroe, director of clinical services at Clinica Esperanza.
Exploring the term “Latinx”
LatinX is a gender-neutral neologism, sometimes used to refer to people of Latin American cultural or ethnic identity in the United States.
Students and Faculty Address Colorism Across Diverse Communities, Part 2: The Effects of Colorism
In both Latin America and India, there is a common misperception that lighter skinned people belong to upper classes, while darker skinned people are seen as lower class.
Pandemic Exposes Long-Standing Problems in Nursing Homes
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has given us a real opportunity to re-think nursing homes and to transform long-term care, says Catherine Taylor, executive director of Age-Friendly Rhode Island.
Age-Friendly R.I. Promotes Keys to Longevity
Conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age contribute to longevity, says Catherine Taylor, executive director of Age-Friendly Rhode Island.
In America, COVID-19 Has Not Been an Equal Opportunity Virus
Systemic racism has been at the root of COVID-19 racial disparities, say experts.