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Yearly Archives: 2021
College leadership must be diverse. Here’s why.
Originally published in the San Diego Union Tribune, November 30, 2021. While the U.S. college student population has become more diverse, college and university leadership has remained primarily White and male. In 2016, according to the American Council of Education, 70 … Continue reading
MANA de San Diego has empowered local Latinas for 35 years
Originally published in the San Diego Union Tribune, September 29, 2021. There is value in knowing our history. MANA de San Diego, a local community organization of mostly Latinas, is celebrating its 35th anniversary this week. Nuestra historia, our history, … Continue reading
It’s time to teach San Diego students about an uncelebrated local school desegregation case
Originally published in the San Diego Union Tribune, July 14, 2021. “History is written by the victors” is a quote mistakenly attributed to Winston Churchill. As a critical thinker, I’m well aware that history is rewritten all the time. I … Continue reading
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