International Day of Science and Peace
by Wajiha Mekki November 10 is the International Day of Science and Peace (IDSP), also known as the World Science Day for Peace and Development. The United Nations host this international event. History of IDSP Established in 1986, this historical day was initially...
International Day for Disaster Reduction
by Wajiha Mekki October 12 is International Day for Disaster Reduction (IDDR). This international event is hosted through the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR). In 2023, the focus has been on fighting inequality and fighting to break the cycle...
A History of Institutions for People with Disabilities: Neglect, Abuse, and Death
by James DeLano What Are Institutions for People with Disabilities? In this post, I focus on the institutions that were, and remain, facilities operating for the purpose of housing people with disabilities. The National Council for Disability (NCD) defines these...
Hopeless Efforts at Release on Parole from Alabama Prisons
by Eva Pechtl “They see me trying to do right, but my past is my problem,” said Terry Townshend, an inmate resembling countless others denied release on parole from Alabama’s prisons at astounding rates. Before we begin, I encourage you to read Kala Bhattar’s...
The Armenian and Azerbaijani Conflict: Attacks in the Nagorno-Karabakh Region
by Caitlin Cerillo A Long History of Conflict Since the late 1980s and early 1990s, Armenia and Azerbaijan have held political, economic, and territorial tensions. Prior to this, both countries were considered part of the Soviet Union after its formation in 1922....
The Excessive Nature of Overconsumption in American Culture
by Lexie Woolums One of the things that dominate American society is what I like to call the “epitome of excess.” We live in a capitalistic culture that thrives on consumers’ dissatisfaction. Our society’s culture defines American success as getting promoted to a...
Where is the Equity? How States Have Disproportionately Underfunded Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
by Jayla Carr According to the United States Department of Education and Agriculture, sixteen states have underfunded their state’s land-grant, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), by more than $13 billion over the last thirty years. A...
Anti-Arab Rhetoric in Turkey: A Growing Concern
In recent years, anti-Arab rhetoric has become increasingly visible in Turkey, fueled by complex socio-political and economic factors. Historically known as a bridge between East and West, Turkey has long been home to diverse communities, including Arabs, Kurds,...
Capital Punishment and the Right to Life
Stay tuned for my next article, where I will explore how the process of the death penalty, as well as the methods used to end the lives of inmates, may bring up additional human rights concerns. That article will be posted in the upcoming weeks. October 10th...
World Teacher’s Day: A Glimpse into the Persistent Opportunity Gap in America & How a Birmingham Startup is Trying to Close It
“I was always told that America is the land of the free, a land of opportunity. What no one told me was how difficult it was to achieve the American Dream itself. Perhaps that is why they call it a dream—realistic but out of reach. Every time you inch forward, you...
