#BlackLivesMatter: The irony behind ‘Black-on-Black’ crime
Josh Odam breaks down the problems that lie behind the phrase “Black-on-Black crime,” which has been in discussions regarding Ferguson.
View ArticleThere is no such thing as ‘reverse racism’
Josh Odam explains why "reverse racism" cannot and does not exist in the United States.
View ArticleMale privilege and the SGA: How we’ve been overrun by ‘megaphone guys’
Columnist Josh Odam unpacks the effect of male privilege in the Student Government Association and why the “megaphone guys” need to quiet down.
View Article#WrongDoor: Ethno-stress and racially charged attacks on the UMass campus
Josh Odam reveals the disgusting hate speech scrawled on his door this weekend and calls for UMass students to hold the administration accountable for racism on campus.
View ArticleWomen still silenced in struggle for freedom
“Sisters experiences are erased at the expense of the Black male narrative,” writes columnist Josh Odam, and “it’s our responsibility to ensure #BlackLivesMatter does not become gender-exclusive.”
View ArticleAfter dark: An introspective Afrosociopolitical narrative
Josh Odam revisits his experiences confronting and fighting racism this past tumultuous year.
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#BlackLivesMatter: The irony behind ‘Black-on-Black’ crime
Activists gather in front of the White House to deliver nearly 900,000 signatures calling on the Department of Justice to fully investigate, prosecute, and fire all police officers involved in the...
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There is no such thing as ‘reverse racism’
(Tammy Ljungblad/Kansas City Star/MCT) A few weeks ago, my colleagues and I were having a discussion regarding the underrepresentation of students of color in state universities across the United...
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Male privilege and the SGA: How we’ve been overrun by ‘megaphone guys’
Christina Yacono/Daily Collegian Author’s note: This column has been reviewed by members of the Student Government Association’s Women’s Caucus, the Center for Education Policy and Advocacy and other...
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#WrongDoor: Ethno-stress and racially charged attacks on the UMass campus
As James Baldwin said, “If I love you, I have to make you conscious of the things you don’t see.” When I have the opportunity to speak with older brothers and sisters (many of whom were active in the...
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Women still silenced in struggle for freedom
(velo_city/Flickr) Has anyone ever heard of Joan Little? What about Latasha Harlins? I ask this because we as a society are inundated with images of Black male bodies as targets of police and vigilante...
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After dark: An introspective Afrosociopolitical narrative
Josh Odam speaking at the Rally Against Racism in October of last year. (Alec Zabrecky/Daily Collegian) Author’s Note: I want to thank my femtors, mentors and friends, Professor Zelaya, Professor...
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#BlackLivesMatter: The irony behind ‘Black-on-Black’ crime
Activists gather in front of the White House to deliver nearly 900,000 signatures calling on the Department of Justice to fully investigate, prosecute, and fire all police officers involved in the...
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There is no such thing as ‘reverse racism’
(Tammy Ljungblad/Kansas City Star/MCT) A few weeks ago, my colleagues and I were having a discussion regarding the underrepresentation of students of color in state universities across the United...
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Male privilege and the SGA: How we’ve been overrun by ‘megaphone guys’
Christina Yacono/Daily Collegian Author’s note: This column has been reviewed by members of the Student Government Association’s Women’s Caucus, the Center for Education Policy and Advocacy and other...
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#WrongDoor: Ethno-stress and racially charged attacks on the UMass campus
As James Baldwin said, “If I love you, I have to make you conscious of the things you don’t see.” When I have the opportunity to speak with older brothers and sisters (many of whom were active in the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Women still silenced in struggle for freedom
(velo_city/Flickr) Has anyone ever heard of Joan Little? What about Latasha Harlins? I ask this because we as a society are inundated with images of Black male bodies as targets of police and vigilante...
View ArticleClik here to view.
After dark: An introspective Afrosociopolitical narrative
Josh Odam speaking at the Rally Against Racism in October of last year. (Alec Zabrecky/Daily Collegian) Author’s Note: I want to thank my femtors, mentors and friends, Professor Zelaya, Professor...
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