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Karina Rises For...
our undocumented people who still seek shelter in the shadow
I rise for our undocumented people whose voices are silenced. Our voices are silenced as soon as we internalize the belief that living in the shadows is our best chance at assimilating. We know...
October 26, 2017 · 3:23 PM
Reese Beyers Rises For...
the fair and equitable treatment of all.
 “I rise for social justice” seems such a simple idea. The fact that one person deserves basic human rights is a very controversial topic, but should it be? In my opinion, everyone should have...
October 26, 2017 · 1:21 PM
Becca Rises For...
Empowering Others.
When I was asked what “I Rise For” the first thing I thought of is empowering others. Empowerment has many meanings for me because it can be used with entire populations but also everyday...
October 25, 2017 · 3:32 PM
Najla Rises Against....
Islamophobia and Religious Oppression
Ever since terrorists attacked on 9/11, people started discriminating against Muslims. How ironic it is that, people would disrespect them, show them hostility, and then exaggerate that they are...
October 25, 2017 · 10:05 AM
Me too. And now what?
The following is a guest post from UMBC alumna Juliette Seymour, MCS and GWST ’14, who was both inspired and incensed by the recent “Me Too” campaign. Although this widespread social media...
October 25, 2017 · 8:26 AM
Laura Rises For...
Reproductive Rights.
When I was asked to take a picture for something that “I rise” for, I had to think about it for a second. What do I rise for? Who do I rise for? What does it mean to “rise?” After reflecting on my...
October 24, 2017 · 2:22 PM
Idania Rises For..
Those Who Are Too Scared to Speak Out
Idania Ramos Mosaic Ambassador I Rise for Those Who Are Too Scared to Speak Out I’ve always known that I was different, my color, my culture, and my language didn’t follow the “American...
October 24, 2017 · 12:03 PM
Critical Social Justice: Rise (A CSJ 101 Round-Up)
Critical Social Justice: Rise is here and we kicked off the week today as we always do with each Critical Social Justice (this is our 5th annual!) with CSJ 101. As the kick-off to the week, CSJ...
October 23, 2017 · 7:29 PM
Reese Burke Rises For...
The Validation of Our Identities
I Rise for the Validation of Our Identities... In my sophomore year of high school, I promised myself I would wait until I was in college to explore my gender identity and expression more,...
October 23, 2017 · 5:51 PM
Carlos Rises For...
Those Who Are Silenced In Our Society
I Rise For Those Who Are Silenced In Our Society… What does this mean? Who is actually silenced? Of course, everyone can speak up... right? Not necessarily. Growing up was interesting for me. I...
October 23, 2017 · 5:44 PM

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