A Pennsylvania high school may have its mascot changed from the “Redskins” to another name, which decision will be decided by the state’s Human Relations Commission.
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Portland High School Students Protest School Resource Officers in School
Portland, Oregon high school students protested in front of City Hall and walked out of class. The reason for their protest? They did not like the presence of school resource officers, or school cops.
ACLU Unhappy with Alleged High School Badge ‘Shaming’
The ACLU noticed a high school badge ID issue, which some students call discriminatory and leads to bullying or shaming.
Ohio Wesleyan has a ‘Social Justice’ Major
Ohio Wesleyan offers a ‘social justice’ major that requires activism activities in order to graduate.
Menstruation is not a Woman-Only Issue Anymore, Princeton Student Groups Claim
According to two Princeton student groups, menstruation is no longer a woman-only issue because transgender and non-binary people have menstrual cycles.
Penn State, in the spring, to Host Conversations on ‘Trans and Intersex Wellness’
Penn State will be hosting a series of lectures on ‘Trans and Intersex Wellness’ this upcoming semester, with the first speaker addressing the terrible conditions of trans surgeons in Thailand.
CUNY to Host ‘Queer Milton’ Event
At the City University of New York, there will be an event held to discuss ‘Queer Milton,’ based on the writings of the famous English poet John Milton.
Georgetown University Discourages the Use of Microaggressions
Georgetown University will be hosting a workshop on how to deal with microaggressions this coming month.
Hamilton College Offers Course on Social Justice Promotion as a Teacher
Social justice in education is apparently the focus of a course at Hamilton College.
$10 Million to be Used by Federal Government to Push Diversity in STEM Fields
It apparently is worth spending $10 million for diversity in STEM fields, per the National Science Foundation.