Books are not the only way to understand and access Truth. On October 18, Project Humanities held an interactive outdoor exhibition to illustrate this notion, where Project Humanities Founding Director Dr. Neal A. Lester explained how and why artifacts are just as important tools of social justice as are books. Among the many attendees was Mojwadi Gosiame, a visiting Fulbright Distinguished International teacher, who was deeply moved by the eclectic arrangement, particularly by a doll of a little Black girl with Vitiligo.

Halloween.... the time of year when we buy unreasonable amounts of candy, embrace the macabre, connect with others by making light of our more unfounded fears, and don a costume to shed our daily identities. It can be a time of creative expression and a way to foster community by getting to know others in a different neighborhood.. For some, however, the Halloween season can bring a sense of apprehension to see what persons, groups, or cultures are parodied for a Halloween costume.

The United Nations estimates that nearly 1 billion people, or 15% of the world’s population, have at least one type of disability. Not only is this percentage unrepresented in the media, but the few representations shown are often rife with negative and inaccurate stereotypes. The way in which our media represents the public populace can heavily influence the way different groups are treated by institutions such as education and medicine, but also within social circles.

Migration is a part of human experience. From righteous beginnings in the Kenyan Rift Valley, to expeditions across land and sea, humans have historically wandered. The reasons behind such migrations vary–resources, curiosity, power, war, and more. People migrate to improve their lives, to save their lives, or simply due to intrigue and curiosity. The United States is one such country built on migration.

The United States is the only rich, developed country that does not offer national paid family leave. What does this mean for new parents? Well, it means that new parents are not guaranteed job security or payments once they have a child.

Due to the globalization of media, modern people are being exposed to more news than ever before. Every day, we are bombarded with new stories, information, and calls to action that can inspire us to help humanity in some way. Widespread news, when accurate, can be a very powerful tool for good, as it can bring together groups of people who have never met and encourage them to fight for a common goal. Indeed, many social movements that fight for social justice have happened because of social media or other news outlets.