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We need affirmative action to distribute equal opportunities to students

Sarah Tantawy October 27, 2019
Affirmative action is a policy in which an individual's color, race, sex, religion or national origin are taken into account to provide opportunities for underrepresented groups in society. We see this policy at play in many different facets of people’s lives
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The census omits Middle Eastern and North African identities

shakeb Zia October 23, 2019
With the 2020 Census approaching, many Americans will find themselves disappointed to see a new ethnic/racial category missing from the nation’s largest survey.
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Janet Mock at Commons Day. GABBY PARDO/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook University hosts annual Commons Day

Gabby Pardo October 19, 2019
Transgender author Janet Mock spoke at Stony Brook University's Commons Day, opening up about her experiences with love, discrimination and identity.
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Survey respondents by gender and sexual orientation. CREATED BY REBECCA LIEBSON

The results are in: 2019 Sex Survey

The Statesman February 11, 2019
For the first time in four years, we asked our readers to spill their guts and partake in an anonymous sex survey.
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A statue of Confederate general Robert E. Lee in Charlottesville, VA. BILLY HATHORN/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS VIA CC BY-SA 3.0

Art history professor’s stance on Confederate statues adds to campus divide

Luis Sanchez October 10, 2017
Michele H. Bogart, who teaches social history of public art, urban design and commercial culture, said these statues are a form of art.
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Two students in the THR 351 class perform in SAC lobby. ANNA CORREA/THE STATESMAN

Theater class stages socially conscious performances across campus

Anna Correa April 9, 2017
THR 351: Acts of Race and Justice is challenging racial injustice with pop-up performances throughout campus.
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Sex Issue 2016

Letter from the Editor: Why the Sex and Relationship models were white

Hanaa’ Tameez February 16, 2016
As proud as I am of our reporting and visuals, we failed to highlight the diversity of our campus.
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Kendra Fields joined Tufts University last year and completed her first book Growing Up with the Country: A Family History of Race and American Expansion

Race Matters Lecture Series: Passing for Black in an Indian Country

Chris Gaine November 30, 2015
“I think it’s interesting to melt African-American history and Native American history,” Ph.D. student Matt Ford said.
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New York Times columnist Charles Blow talks about race relations

Christopher Cameron October 23, 2015
Race relations was also the subject of Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education Charles Robbins’ interview of Charles Blow, and his open Q&A with students afterward.
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Executive administrator embraces her Hispanic heritage

Katarina Delgado October 21, 2015
Her name is Rosalinda Perdomo-Ayala, but she goes by Lynda, inspired by Lynda Carter, the original Wonder Woman.
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PHOTO CREDIT: PASCAL SUBTIL

I have a united dream

Jager Robinson September 27, 2015
In order to “cure” racism in America, you have to stop being selective. By claiming that one group deserves a day over another is inherently racist.
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Stony Brooks diverse community is filled with a plethora of nationalities. This past Black history month, many organizations spent their time contributing to educating on the history and culture of African Americans. KRYSSY MASSA / THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook more diverse than other SUNY schools, but less than State

Adam Pollack March 2, 2015
Stony Brook has a fairly diverse population, especially when compared to Suffolk County, but minorities are still underrepresented.
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