This course combined a variety of books, articles, reflections, and other learning materials to give an in-depth view of multicultural issues in higher education, as well as different theories and lenses to use to help fight systems of oppression that cause these issues. This course really changed the way I thought about multicultural issues and… Continue reading Critical Reflection
Racial Climate
In the summer of 2020, we saw frequent Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests across the nation, as a result of police brutality and the recent murders Black people by law enforcement. Between May 24, 2020 and August 22, 2020, there were over 10,600 demonstrations linked to the BLM movement in all 50 states (Kishi &… Continue reading Racial Climate
Racial Academic Autobiography
I have only ever attended public schooling in my 18 years of formal education. My elementary school was mostly white, and even most of the teachers were white women. I have a vivid memory of discussing race in first grade when discussing Martin Luther King Jr. I remember my teacher talking about how discriminating against… Continue reading Racial Academic Autobiography
Family History and Storytelling
Growing up, I was raised in an extremely conservative, Italian-Catholic household. My family immigrated to California a couple generations ago and were quickly forced to assimilate to American culture. My mother’s side of the family changed their last name to be more American, while my father’s side kept their last name (Martino) but many changed… Continue reading Family History and Storytelling