There’s an argument that floats around during Black History Month, and it tends to be more privileged people being mad about systems that exist where there’s a quota of black people that need to be in management positions, or there’s programs that only exist for black people to access. I want to take some time…
So, yes, I know it’s a little late (procrastination at its finest!), but to all those reading this blog post – Happy New Year! Last Saturday, I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to be part of the organization of the Youth Caucus for the Calgary Womxn Taking Strides Event. I’ve been involved in…
Ah, Halloween, a time of frights and fun, candy and costumes, ghosts and ghouls, and – cultural appropriation and racism? Halloween is the one day a year you can decide to be something you’re not, to get creative, and try something new without consequence, making it one of my favourite holidays! However, when people take…
Source It’s easy to admit we live in the digital age, where communication is easier than ever and the ability to share your message is as fast as a click of a button. I can share news-worthy stories within an instant, add my 2 cents to discussions and be tagged in those embarrassing childhood pictures…
What Does Privilege Mean To You? As defined by Google, privilege is “a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group of people.” To me, it means being able to go to school every day, to live in a democratic country with freedom of speech, to have money in…
Any Grade 12 students unsure how to make the most of the next four years of university? Come out to the UC Philanthropy! April 5 at MacEwan Hall. UC Philanthropy is an awesome fair held at the University of Calgary to showcase all great social justice clubs in the U of C that are trying…