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racism
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Thousand Kites and the Criminal Justice System
Read more: Thousand Kites and the Criminal Justice SystemThousand Kites, a nonprofit organization based in the Appalachian region, advocates for prison reform through performance. The following excerpt is directly quoted from the Thousand Kites website: “Starting 1998, as host of the rural, Appalachian region’s only hip-hop radio program…
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No Hate Crimes (Reported)
Read more: No Hate Crimes (Reported)For widespread distribution, each billboard would carry information relevant to its geographical location. Modeled on the “No Traffic Fatalities in ____ Days” signs seen in some communities. The information is communicated through the conflict of emotions these signs elicit: as…
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Hoodies and Hijabs at Amnesty International General Meeting
Read more: Hoodies and Hijabs at Amnesty International General Meeting“At the recent Amnesty International Annual General Meeting, we decided to do an action stating we stand with Shaima Alawadi and Trayvon Martin. Check out the action, even Asma Mahfouz, one of the founders of the April 6th Movement in…