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Department of Justice launches investigation into UCI admissions over DEI

The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a compliance review investigation into UCI and three other universities over alleged affirmative action use in the universities’...

Misconceptions about DEI initiatives are leading to their decline

In recent years, the term “DEI hire” has increasingly been used as an insult. The abbreviation, which stands for “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion,” typically...

Selling solidarity: The dangers of social justice capitalism

A business selling Pride Month stickers in June can be seen as either a noble attempt to represent LGBTQ+ customers or a superficial, opportunistic...

Ethnic Studies Should Be a Nationwide Graduation Requirement

Making ethnic studies courses a nationwide graduation requirement will challenge students to think critically about the institutions and policies that marginalize people of color.

Why Diversifying Tech is Integral for Fairer Artificial Intelligence

AI is a powerful tool that is capable of tackling complex social problems, such as access to education, elimination of bias in decision-making processes and other essential services... While it has the potential to systematically eliminate these issues, without proper regulation to ensure the safe development and deployment of AI, it can perpetuate biases and infringe on individual rights.

Granting Gun Rights to Domestic Abusers Poses a Grave Threat to Womens’ Safety

United States v. Rahimi is now among many instances of the judiciary branch stripping away protections of marginalized communities in favor of protecting the rights of people from privileged backgrounds. This ruling directly puts the lives of women and children in danger against gun violence, raising the question of whether the Judicial branch is committed to protecting the rights of all citizens equally.

Inside UCI’s Faculty Diversity Divide

As a school in the prestigious University of California (UC) system, UCI holds achievements such as being named a Hispanic, Asian American and Native...

We Need Media Representation, but Not in the Way You Think

For people of color (POC) and other marginalized groups, representation in the media can often follow stereotypes and perpetuate harmful ideas. In a society...

Orange County Mobilizes New Initiatives to Fight Against a Rise in Hate

Local and state initiatives to fight hate and violence in Orange County are gaining traction and support from the public and leaders at both...

California Becomes the First State to Mandate Ethnic Studies for High School Students

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 101, mandating public high school students in California to complete an ethnic studies course beginning in 2025, on...

Irvine Global Village Festival Celebrates Diversity in Tandem with City’s 50th Anniversary

The Irvine Global Village Festival, Orange County’s annual multicultural event, returned in celebration of its 20th year as well as the City of Irvine’s...

Introduction of K-12 Ethnic Studies Program Faces Opposition in Los Alamitos

Orange County school districts are experiencing backlash from parents and community members after introducing a new statewide ethnic studies curriculum in K-12 schools. The Los...

Huntington Beach Hosts CommUNITY Pop-Up Picnic to Celebrate Diversity

The CommUNITY Pop-Up Picnic was held to celebrate diversity in Huntington Beach’s Central Park on Sunday, April 18.  The event was hosted by Councilwoman Natalie...

Blockchain at UCI Promotes Much-Needed STEM Diversity

Technology should be a space for diversity and inclusivity to thrive. People should be able to come together and collaborate, contribute and diversify the...

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