ARTICLES | redefy

Dec 5, 20202 min read

Incoming Diversity in the White House

Vice president-elect Kamala Harris, among others, represents a burgeoning authentic representation of what America looks like.

A Brief History of the Lenni Lenape Tribe

Noa Ran-Ressler

Nov 30, 20204 min read

A Brief History of the Lenni Lenape Tribe

Although the Lenni Lenape are rarely talked about when considering NJ’s history, this article provides some general information on the tribe

Noa Ran-Ressler

Nov 30, 20203 min read

The Decade of Traditional Knowledge

Learn about how Indigenous communities are affected by and respond to climate change both individually and collectively.

Serena Li

Nov 27, 20203 min read

The Impact of Deforestation on Indigenous People in the Amazon

Deforestation and loss of biodiversity in the Amazon rainforest has created many issues for indigenous tribes. Read here about the...

Julie Ham

Nov 25, 20202 min read

The Untold Story of Native Americans and COVID

Read about the untold story of COVID’s inordinate effects on Native Americans, much of which is exacerbated by the hands of the government.

Alefiya Presswala

Nov 22, 20203 min read

The True History of Pocahontas

The 1995 Disney film "Pocahontas" is the narrative that sticks in most people's minds. But who is the real Pocahontas?

Noa Ran-Ressler

Nov 22, 20203 min read

Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Negro Leagues and Their Presence in New Jersey

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Negro Leagues, we recognize the teams in New Jersey that were outlets for black players.

Ambika Muralitharan

Nov 22, 20202 min read

A Guide for Mental Health: The Untapped Potential of High School Counselors

Read about the divide between high school counselors and students, how it affects mental health, and how this gap can be closed.

Ambika Muralitharan

Nov 19, 20202 min read

Cultural Genocide in Tibet

A huge issue that has largely gone unreported is the maltreatment of the Tibetans by the Chinese government, who are taking over their...

Selena Zhu

Nov 16, 20203 min read

Asian Americans - The "Model Minority"

Read about the Model Minority Myth, and the effect it has on Asian Americans and other communities.

Grace Doh

Nov 16, 20204 min read

Indigenous People and Terminology

Learn about the history of different labels for Indigenous Peoples and their perspectives on each of them.

Alefiya Presswala

Nov 16, 20205 min read

Period Poverty

Period poverty is an issue that affects millions of people around the world. Read about what it is and how you can help.

Jason Acheampong

Oct 30, 20204 min read

Misrepresentation Using Tokenism

Read about how representation can sometimes be used for the wrong reasons and how you can become aware of it.

Jason Acheampong

Oct 29, 20203 min read

End SARS

Read about the recent police brutality going on in Nigeria and how we can stand in solidarity.

Serena Li

Oct 29, 20203 min read

When Rape Culture Shows Up In The Classroom

Rape culture appears in sexist dress codes and everyday jokes. Learn about how you can become aware of this and stand up to rape culture.

Grace Doh

Oct 6, 20202 min read

Teaching Children About The LGBTQ+ Community

Learn how you can teach kids about the LGBTQ+ community at a young age and encourage a more accepting mindset early on.

Corey Davis

Oct 6, 20203 min read

The Origins of the BlackLivesMatter Movement

We all know what the BLM movement is today, but where where did it come from? Read more in this articles.

Ambika Muralitharan

Oct 5, 20202 min read

The Perceptions of Protests in the Media

Read about how news outlets often distort our views of current events, especially now.

Sofia Cintron

Sep 29, 20203 min read

The Effects of the Wealth Gap

What impact does the wealth gap play in how women are viewed? Read more in this article.

Noa Ran-Ressler

Sep 29, 20203 min read

The Racism of Diminished Expectations in Academia

Read about what can happen when racist stereotypes play into the classroom and how it affects BIPOC students.