Social justice Archives - The Pitt News

Opinion | The model minority myth is downplaying anti-Asian hate crimes

By Nithya Achanta, For The Pitt News • March 10, 2021

Stereotypes have proven to be very problematic when it comes to the handling of recent anti-Asian hate crimes.

Pitt introduces new website dedicated to social justice

By Betul Tuncer, For The Pitt News • October 30, 2020

Morgan Ottley, the president of the Black Action Society, said one of her organization’s main goals is to push for transparency from Pitt. She said the University’s new social justice website is a good place to start.

Activist, scholar Angela Davis talks anti-racism, social justice

By Maggie Young, Contributing Editor • July 29, 2020

Angela Davis told members of the Pitt community on Tuesday that the current reckoning on race relations in the United States is about 150 years too late.

Editorial: Kaepernick campaign: great for Nike, a touchdown for equality

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • September 6, 2018

Nike's 30th anniversary campaign ad featuring Colin Kaepernick has sparked outrage all over social media — but free publicity is great for the sports giant. And sponsoring Kaepernick's cause ensures social justice will get more attention.

Cecile Richards reflects on life of activism

By Hannah Schneider, Staff Writer • April 5, 2018

Cecile Richards has been politically active since seventh grade, when she wore a black armband to school to protest the Vietnam War. When she was called to the principal’s office and asked if her...

No need to protest about protests

By Alyssa Lieberman / Columnist • November 30, 2015

Last Wednesday, at a student-led rally in solidarity with people of color at Mizzou, I overheard a police officer condemning our protest. The officer described us simply as a bunch of kids who have “no...