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LIA Library
Learn more about the LIA Library initiative, its vision and mission, as well as a list of current and upcoming resource materials.
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See Yourself
Explore ten books written by women of color featuring girls and women of color. This list, curated by Cameron Bailey, goes beyond the classics and provide much needed new and emerging perspectives.
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Is Language Racist?
What’s up vs. How are you. Que bola vs Que tal? In all of languages, there are multiple ways to communicate the same message. So, if the message if the same, does it matter how it was said? Furthermore, depending who the speaker is or what community of people speaks in that dialect, does that change the message? Can one dialect of a language be more preferred than another? If so, why? Cameron Bailey explores this concept in her article “Is Language Racist? Culture and Foreign Language Education.”
Being a Better Ally
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8 Ways to Be Better Ally
Black Lives Matter. Stop Asian Hate. This all social justice movements that have taken the world by storm. You want to help, but you do not know how. “10 Ways to Be a Better Ally” written by Cameron Bailey gives you some ideas on how get involved in social justice movements and how to be a better ally to the individuals around you.
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A Sigh of Relief, But Not a Breath of Fresh Air
On April 20, 2021, Derek Chauvin, a white police officer was found guilty for the murder of George Floyd. Although this may be a small step forward, will the verdict actually call for change? Cameron Bailey writes about her thoughts on the verdict and the Derek Chauvin trial.
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Who Made You an Expert?
In some way or another, every one strives to be at the top of their career field. In other words, most people strive to become an expert in some kind of subject matter. But the question is how does one become an expert and who determines whether one is an expert on a specific subject matter? In the article “Who Made You an Expert?”, Cameron Bailey explores this idea.
Juneteenth is the Nineteenth: So What You Doin’?
We’ve got another holiday on our hands everyone! No, it’s not Christmas. It’s not Halloween. And it’s not 4th of July just yet. June 19th, is Juneteenth? What is Juneteenth? What does it mean or what is it significance? Contributor Cameron Bailey gives you the run down on Juneteenth and how to celebrate it.
Juneteenth Playlist
In celebration of this year’s Juneteenth, please enjoy this playlist put together by Contributor Cameron Bailey. Go out to the cookout and everyone.