Arresting a criminal for breaking a law is just, given that the law itself is morally sturdy. Is jumping a turnstile truly immoral? On the one hand, it deleteriously affects the MTA workers whose salary depends on the meager $2.50. On the other hand, many people, who live “in poverty,” may rely on the subway […]
http://yourstory.tenement.org/artifacts/rice Rice. All day everyday. When I asked my parents why I had to eat at least one meal of rice everyday, the answer was simply “It’s our culture.” With its mundane and repetitive taste, rice seemed to be everywhere in my house. Whenever I looked for a snack, my mom’s automated reply was “perhaps […]
Roots are a part of what defines the individual. My roots are complicated by the fact that my parents’ nationality and culture contrasts with my own. Furthermore, having an identity different from the mainstream American culture have also presented some problems. However, despite the drawbacks, I came to realize that my roots have brought me […]
At around 1:30pm, I stepped off the subway stairs, leading me to a bright and vibrant Manhattan intersection. The sunlight offered a stark contrast to the dark, artificially lit subway platforms. Screeching, discordant sounds of the subway was replaced by a multitude of indistinguishable voices from people around me. People crowded together in what looked […]
After visiting the Be More website, it was interesting to learn that a movement existed which sought to shed light on and mitigate racial bias. Previously, I believed that it was simply common sense that everyone should be treated on their character and merits rather than the color of their skin. I used to subscribe […]
Reading McIntosh’s article about white privilege, ironically, reminded me of another article with the title “Why I’ll Never Apologize for my White Male Privilege,” written by Tal Fortgang, a former Princeton student. He opens the narrative by mocking the popular saying “check your privilege,” which suggests that whites should be “apologetic” for the invisible power […]
The primary intention of “The Black Mosaic” was to bring a sense of cohesion between the Latino/a groups and African groups in America. While an admirable goal, I was fascinated by the notion that many intricate racial relationships can coalesce under one identity. This article concerning racial identity led me to a New York times […]
I looked at my phone. 2:11. I looked up. Leaning against a rusty, paint-chipped railing, two grey haired men, dressed in plain, inconspicuous jackets, introduced the nauseating smell of cigarettes to the passersby. The surroundings, which were scarcely populated, didn’t possess the bustle and enthusiasm that was typical of New York City. Instead, the clouds […]
