Category Archives: Social Justice& Equality

Located in western Long Island, Nassau County shares its western border with New York City’s borough of Queens and its eastern border with Suffolk County on Long Island. Nassau County’s Executive Bruce Blakeman issued an executive order to prevent transgender women from participating in girls’ and women’s athletics at Nassau County parks, claiming to protectContinue reading “New York’s Recent Stance”

After the overturning of Roe v Wade in summer of 2022, states had the right to rule on abortion rights in their borders. Since states of all different ideological backgrounds can choose how to provide abortion to their constituents, there are 5 main categories for states: expanded access, protected, not protected, hostile, and illegal. GenerallyContinue reading “Arizona and Abortion”

The history of conflicts between Muslims and Hindus in India spans centuries, marked by periods of coexistence but also marred by tension and violence. Rooted in complex historical, social, and political factors, these conflicts have been influenced by events such as the Partition of India in 1947 and disputes over religious sites. The current PrimeContinue reading “India’s New Proposed Bill”

Today, issues surrounding social injustice towards marginalized groups, including LGBTQ individuals, have gained lots of attention, with an increased recognition of the ongoing struggles for equality and acceptance. With more and more examples coming up on the news, the need to address discrimination and exclusion is clear, emphasizing the importance of supporting and safeguarding theContinue reading “Loss of Nex Benedict”

The Lunar New Year, celebrated worldwide, embodies the spirit of renewal and optimism, emphasizing the value of embracing new beginnings and welcoming the good. Rooted in tradition, this festive occasion unites communities in the pursuit of happiness, prosperity, and fulfillment. From heartfelt blessings to vibrant decorations, every aspect of the Lunar New Year reflects ourContinue reading “LGBTQ+ Excluded from Lunar New Year Celebration”

Jackie Robinson was an American baseball player who became a symbol of racial integration and social progress when he broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier in 1947. Playing as the first baseman for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Robinson faced and overcame immense racial discrimination and hostility, both on and off the field. His courage, dignity, andContinue reading “Jackie Robinson Statue”

The arrest and subsequent death of 23-year-old Elijah McClain in August of 2019 have sparked significant controversy, with many asserting that the incident was racially motivated. Elijah was approached by police officers while walking home, reportedly due to a call about a suspicious person. The encounter escalated, leading to the use of force and theContinue reading “The Case of Elijah McClain”

When we as a society think about social justice issues, we tend to focus on the extreme situations. These may include racial shootings or lack of rights to certain groups. But social justice issues isn’t just that, it can be much smaller too. For example, a social justice issue could be a student being suspendedContinue reading “Suspended for Having Locs”

The United Methodist Church (Protestant denomination of Christianity) consisted of over 30 thousand congregations (churches) in the United States at its highest point. This is one of the biggest church groups in the United States , but its membership has been rapidly declining. In 2019, the United Methodist Church strengthened its bans on gay clergyContinue reading “Churches Leaving United Methodist: Split Over LGBTQ+”