The CROWN Act: addressing a long history of hair discrimination
The first time Tyana Barton was singled out because of her hair was when she was told to straighten it
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Diversity
Is HB 454 truly saving Ohio youth?
Following midterm elections LGBTQ+ legislation will move throughout the Ohio statehouse with one bill affecting youth. House Bill 414, the
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Black Lives Matter: where is the movement today?
The Black Lives Matter protests in Garrettsville, Ohio started with one person with a sign. Sasha Gough, an organizer of
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Local Law Enforcement Actively Working To Expand Diversity
By Becca Sagaris, Shelby Reeves and Sara Al Harthi KENT, Ohio — The Merriam-Webster definition of diversity is “the practice
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Redlining: a look at systemic racism’s history in Kent
“I would go down to Doc’s bar in the South End with Bob and I was the only white person
Read MoreExecutive Order from President Trump works to combat race and sex stereotyping
On September 22, President Donald Trump made the executive order on combatting race and sex stereotyping, specifically at the federal
Read MorePortage County Commissioners declare Racism a public health crisis
On Sept 11, the Portage County Commissioners declared racism a public health crisis in the county. The Portage County commissioners
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