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Blank missing persons fliers. After Gabby Petitos disappearance, the media has been criticized for not giving attention to missing colored people. GRAPHIC BY KAT PROCACCI

Gabby Petito’s investigation helps shed light on other missing POC cases

Xenia Gonikberg October 5, 2021
#OPINION: There are still thousands of people, particularly people of color, that go missing every year and are not given the same media coverage that Petito’s case was. This phenomenon is commonly referred to as “missing white woman syndrome."
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Statement by Chinese Association at Stony Brook in response to violence toward Asian Americans.


Asian student organizations on campus are collaborating to fundraise and support the Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI) organization in addressing hate crimes toward the Asian community.  PHOTO CREDIT: CHINESE ASSOCIATION AT STONY BROOK

Black and Asian Stony Brook students work to answer the question, “Are we allies?”

Amaya McDonald March 14, 2021
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, violence and blatant racism toward Asian people has skyrocketed. While people are becoming more aware of the issue, many are left wondering what can be done to support the Asian community.
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