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The Armenian Genocide: The Effects of Denial on the Western Armenian Language
Executive Summary The Armenian Genocide has been regarded by scholars as the 'forgotten genocide' in which its denial by the perpetrators has led to repercussions to the Armenian Diaspora in…
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7 Life Lessons from The Power of Nunchi
Last year, I read a small yet impactful book called The Power of Nunchi: The Korean Secret to Happiness and Success by Euny Hong be took away some life lessons….
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How Mispronouncing a Persons Name Affects Their Identity
Our name is our identity. Something we should own with pride and dignity as it is a crucial factor in developing our sense of self. But when the people around…
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How Saying 'Sorry' is Ruining Your Self-Esteem
What would your first impression be of someone who constantly says sorry? I bet ‘confident’ and ‘self-assured’ was not what you were thinking. As a young adult, I notice myself…
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Notting Hill Carnival
Notting Hill Carnival is the largest street carnival in Europe with 1-2 million people joining the carnival over the August Bank Holiday weekend. Although this year the event had to…
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How to Respond to a Racist Joke
Ever been in a situation where someone tells a racist joke? Did you find it inappropriate yet kept quiet because you didn't know how to address it? Did you instead…
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Does Political Correctness Censor Free Speech?
In today's society, it is often confusing whether being 'too politically correct' is a good or bad thing. There are many people on both sides of the debate who will…
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Beirut Blast: Crisis before Explosion
Since the explosion in Beirut’s port on the 4th of August there have been at least 137 deaths, thousands injured and over 300,000 people displaced. Although the cause of the…
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Braids and Cultural Appropriation
Over the past few decades we have seen white women fashion braids and cornrows, particularly within the celebrity world as the media praises their looks. However, this has also sparked…
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The Deep Rooted Racism Behind Blackface
Although widely regarded as inappropriate, blackface is used in contemporary society by those who think it's harmless and a bit of fun. Some may be completely ignorant to the insensitivity…
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What's Wrong with Asking 'Where are You Really From?'
Have you ever asked someone where they are from and they got offended? Or ever been on the receiving end of the question and think; 'Here we go again. Another…
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