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The Cost of Exclusion in Psychedelic Research

By Xinyuan Chen, Mackenzie Bullard, Christy Duan, Jamilah R. George, Terence Ching, Stephanie Kilpatrick, Jordan Sloshower, Monnica Williams — 2020

In the last two decades, researchers have started to reexamine psychedelics for their therapeutic potential. Though initial results seem promising, the research has a significant shortcoming: the lack of racial and ethnic diversity among research teams and study participants.

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Muhammad Ali: Social Justice and Civil Rights Icon

Muhammad Ali’s advocacy for racial justice began with his awareness and experience of racism and white supremacy in Louisville, Kentucky. His dedication to his boxing career was accompanied by his profound conviction that he had a greater purpose.

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University of Louisville Library
2021
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The Legacy of Audre Lorde

There is this thing that happens, all too often, when a Black woman is being introduced in a professional setting. Her accomplishments tend to be diminished. The introducer might laugh awkwardly, rushing through whatever impoverished remarks they have prepared.

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Roxane Gay
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Disability Pride: The High Expectations of a New Generation

Millions of young people grew up knowing the landmark Americans With Disabilities Act as a birthright. They now demand its guarantees — and even more.

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Joseph Shapiro
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4 BIPOC Women on the Power of Saying ‘No’—and Why It’s Essential for Self-Care

A place to start for Black women and women of color looking to reclaim their power.

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Jess Sims
2020
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A BIPOC Tarot Deck for Navigating Trying Times

Tarot in Pandemic and Revolution reinstates tarot’s enduring ability to offer structure and guidance in moments of social unrest.

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Faith Adiele
2021
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Overcoming the Outdoors Diversity Gap: These Hiking Clubs Are Helping Women of Color Heal in Nature

Growing up in the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa and Australia, Kasiama has always been drawn to the outdoors. But she hasn’t always felt like she belongs once she gets there.

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Anna Haines
2021
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Trevor Talent Supporters Discuss BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month

We collaborated with several of our favorite talent supporters who are LGBTQ people of color to offer advice to youth on how to navigate the intersections of their identities and protect their mental health.

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Trevor News
2021
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The Wisdom of Artists: A Collection of Inspirational Quotes by BIPOC Creatives

We've been turning to wise words from artists for motivation, inspiration, and proof that with imagination and creativity, we can get through most anything.

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Paulette Beete
2020
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5 Food Activists Connecting Hearts and Histories to Heal a Broken System

Sustainability is often discussed in a high-level, conceptual way as the connection between people, planet, and profit. But in practice, it can be deeply intimate—a relationship to what nourishes us and enables us to thrive.

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Simran Sethi
2021
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A Guide to Intersectional Environmentalism

Knowing how environmental issues affect different groups of marginalized people in unique and often overlapping ways can help us build a more sustainable and equitable world.

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Lynn Brown and Sam Laird
2021
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