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Juneteenth: remembrance of resistance

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Juneteenth has held importance in the souls of Black Americans since the summer of 1865. The emancipation of slaves on June 19th of that...
Community Voices

DEI Homgirl: Is this the promise fulfilled?

Mandi Patterson -
The same university that made a commitment in their strategic plans and ad hoc policies to fulfill the ‘promise’ removed signage that was implemented...
Community Voices

Time for the American nap; they want you ‘woke no longer’

Mandi Patterson -
Alarm clocks have been ringing in America for quite some time. Before and during the Civil Rights era, during the COVID-19 pandemic, and most recently...
Community Voices

Your ‘power’ is causing problems

Mandi Patterson -
Power is not a new concept or item added to some individual’s ‘goals’ list. Power has taken on many forms, including earning a degree, buying...
Community Voices

Homegirl hiatus

Mandi Patterson -
Hello friends! It has been a while since I took the time to sit down and write — more specifically, write about diversity, equity and...
Community Voices

All the DEI haters were elected, now what do we do?

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By ELLISE A. SMITH The morning after the election left a lot of people in their emotions. For some, it was a victory. For others, it...
Community Voices

Can we talk for a minute?

Mandi Patterson -
In 2017, I read a stat that stated the No. 1 fear of most Americans was public speaking. The fear of death came in...
Community Voices

Either help us or change yourself, but get out of our way

Mandi Patterson -
As a DEI practitioner, I often remind people that we are not here for a long time, but a good time. I use that statement...
Community Voices

Get up, get out and go vote

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“You need git up, git out and git something How will you make it if you never even try You need to git up, git out...
Opinion

We are here for a good time, not a long time

Mandi Patterson -
From the city of Detroit, Michigan, I grew up around a plethora of experiences including navigating the hood and the suburbs. I watched as individuals...
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