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USC committed to equity in women sports
By: Zoilo Pérez The future of women’s sports in terms of inequity depends very much on how much interest (we) as consumers sustain for equity and womens effort as athletes.”–Denise Kwok, USC interim athletic director Over the past few decades, women’s sports have seen remarkable growth as barriers keep on breaking down. Marginalization and inequities…
Keep readingThe Crisis in Curriculums
Curriculums and guidelines at K-12 schools throughout the US are changing as districts are censoring history by eliminating conversations of systemic racism and discrimination. States such as Idaho, Florida, Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama have banned discussions of racism, critical race theory, and race-based privilege within their classrooms. All of these actions will impact students for…
Keep readingIn Conclusion.
The lessons learned here at AYA are immeasurable in value and provided, will stick with us for many years. However, it isn’t just our academic guidance that shaped us through this program but the experience of joining our fellow peers along for this journey. The eclectic yet cohesive cohort of AYA was able to verse…
Keep readingReveries turned reality
Like being stuck in a reverie, but it’s reality On the bus ride back home from the first day of AYA, I had Phoebe Bridgers’ “I Know the End” blaring from my earbuds. Maybe because of my innate tendency to romanticize every little thing in life–preferring to live in reveries rather than reality–but it felt…
Keep readingMemory
WOW! I can not believe it is the last week of USC Annenberg Youth Academy. Time goes quickly! USC Annenberg Youth Academy has been an incredible journey full of learning, exploration, and growth for me. During these four weeks, I experienced many memorable moments, met a fantastic group of people, and felt the fascination of…
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Communicating Change 