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Pluralism and Social Media: Cultivating a New Outlook?

Posted on August 8, 2014August 8, 2014 by Arzina Zaver

Social media has been gaining traction as a tool to promote and foster pluralistic values. From bringing the world closer to our fingertips to individuals and universities using social media tools to ... Read More

Reflections on Social Media and Politics

Posted on November 15, 2012November 15, 2012 by Jason Kerr

Note: this essay draws on material originally published in two posts on my personal blog, Historicisms. Having just read Mark McCormack’s post, “Dialogue in the Age of Unfriending,” ... Read More

Racism in America as Noted by a Light-Skinned, Mexican-American

Posted on March 20, 2012March 19, 2012 by Karen Leslie Hernandez

Ever been followed in TJ Maxx because you are not white? I have. Ever been told, “You aren’t Mexican, you are too light. You must be Spanish?” I have. Ever have your former in-laws complain abou... Read More