http://uvdiversity.edublogs.org No lip service. Straight talk on a hot topic, sponsored by The UV and Common Ground. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:48:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Setting aside your political beliefs and however you may feel about the outcome of this election, when you look at it from a diversity standpoint, there is definitely something to be proud of and excited about. Barack Obama, an African- American man and the democratic candidate, ran against John McCain, a ... http://uvdiversity.edublogs.org/2008/12/03/race-in-the-election-arielle-09/ To be black today can be bewildering. How do you “act black?” Is it sitting in the hall beat boxing in a circle with your girls, or is it walking, talking and strutting your stuff with an attitude, being loud, or is it wearing the latest Jordans and Nikes to ... http://uvdiversity.edublogs.org/2008/10/16/post-3-what-is-acting-black/ By Ali ‘09 When I first heard about this diversity column, I was a bit surprised. Living in a liberal city that is inhabited by every shape, color, and diverse diversity possible, I thought Marlborough especially had somehow overcome these lines of segregation. I never thought that such prejudice and division ... http://uvdiversity.edublogs.org/2008/05/23/post-2-intolerance-in-the-family/ By Julie ‘09 Every day I pass the Runway boutique on La Brea Avenue on my way to school. I have seen it every morning and afternoon for the last five years. In the window, it advertises things like local designers, art shows, and vintage clothing. Every few days they change ... http://uvdiversity.edublogs.org/2008/04/23/our-first-post-afraid-of-the-afro-in-the-window/