Savannah reads about accomplished black women and writes, "When I learn about historical figures who look like me achieving great things, it shows me that a lot is possible despite the odds I may have to face. [more]

Gabrielle worries that feeling depressed means her faith is weak, but ultimately discovers that seeking therapy doesn't make her a bad Christian. [more]

Kevin's basketball team comes up with a plan to end racist taunting at games. [more]
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After immigrating from El Salvador, the author makes and learns from friends from around the world at a high school for international students. [more]

Sixteen-year-old Leanne Nunes has experienced inequity in her own education and is committed to changing the system. [more]

Lisbeth is bullied about her looks when she’s younger but upon reflection, and with the support of the women in her family, she creates her own definition of beauty. [more]

How should schools respond to racist behavior? Rainier looks at both sides of the issue surrounding a protest staged by students of color at Ethical Culture Fieldston high school this past winter. [more]

“I have learned that my disability isn’t the only part of my identity, and that my personality is more important,” says the writer. [more]

Rainier writes about the conflict between society expecting him to be unintelligent because he’s black, and his parents’ high expectations. [more]

Upset by her family’s traditional ways of having women handle household chores, Mariam decides to speak up. [more]
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