Tag: genocide
It’s time to teach California’s true history in classrooms
In late September, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1821, amending California’s K-12 curriculum to include “the treatment and perspectives of Native Americans...
From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be free
For over 75 years, Palestinians have been stripped of their most basic human rights, exiled from their homes, and undergone genocide and ethnic cleansing...
Children need to learn the dark side of American history too
For quite some time, children in the U.S. have been receiving a heavily skewed education in American history. From grades K-12, children are spoonfed...
Armenian students protest for the recognition of Armenian Genocide
On Thursday, Feb. 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bell Tower, the Armenian Student Association (ASA) protested Turkey and the United...
Discussion on Rohingya crisis offers insight into political state of Myanmar
On Monday, Oct. 23, assistant professor from the Department of Creative Writing Charmaine Craig, associate professor from the Department of Gender & Sexuality Studies...
UCR professor illustrates the boarding school life of Native American children
A new book, “Shadows of Sherman Institute,” co-written by UCR professor Clifford Trafzer, highlights the private boarding school life of Native American children through...
Fils du Sheol: Anouar Benmalek on memory, violence and fiction
Anouar Benmalek is not a very famous name in the United States. For most people on this side of the Atlantic Ocean, the name...