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Lauren Arnold

Lauren Arnold is our managing editor and our Black Girl in a Blizzard columnist, exploring black feminist issues. A Colorado native, Arnold is double majoring in creative writing and communication.

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    Opinion: Why women don’t “just leave”

    by Lauren Arnold October 10, 2018
    by Lauren Arnold October 10, 2018

    People who have experienced sexual assault or misconduct cannot be blamed for “not leaving in the first place.” Here’s why. By Lauren Arnold

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  • Black Girl in a BlizzardColumns

    Black Girl in a Blizzard: Black Panther is one of the most important movies

    by Lauren Arnold February 28, 2018
    by Lauren Arnold February 28, 2018

    Black Panther exemplifies what a movie should be. It is political, feminist, poignant and blacker than ever. By Lauren Arnold

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  • Black Girl in a BlizzardColumnsOpinion

    Black Girl in a Blizzard: Kim Kardashian didn’t culturally appropriate … this time

    by Lauren Arnold November 16, 2017
    by Lauren Arnold November 16, 2017

    Kim Kardashian’s Aaliyah costume was not offensive, but her history of cultural appropriation has been. Here’s how you should handle costumes of other cultures. By Lauren Arnold

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  • Black Girl in a BlizzardColumnsColumnsOpinion

    Black Girl in a Blizzard: Stop killing black people

    by Lauren Arnold November 1, 2017
    by Lauren Arnold November 1, 2017

    The pattern of injustice in police shootings continues with the acquittal of Jason Stockley. Racism in the police department and America is real and must be addressed. By Lauren Arnold

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  • Black Girl in a BlizzardColumnsColumnsOpinion

    Black Girl in a Blizzard: Colin Kaepernick is not disrespectful — his opposition is

    by Lauren Arnold October 12, 2017
    by Lauren Arnold October 12, 2017

    The opposition to Colin Kaepernick’s protests is emblematic of the hypocritical state of race relations in America. By Lauren Arnold

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  • Black Girl in a BlizzardColumnsColumnsOpinion

    Black Girl in a Blizzard: Fenty Beauty makes women of color feel visible

    by Lauren Arnold September 27, 2017
    by Lauren Arnold September 27, 2017

    Rihanna’s new cosmetic line challenges the industry and proves that makeup for women of color sells. By Lauren Arnold

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  • Opinion

    Opinion: What it’s actually like to be black at CU

    by Lauren Arnold May 2, 2017
    by Lauren Arnold May 2, 2017

    The minority experience is often different from the college experience the white 71 percent of the student body receives. By Lauren Arnold

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  • ColumnsOpinion

    Opinion: If you don’t see color, you don’t see me

    by Lauren Arnold April 25, 2017
    by Lauren Arnold April 25, 2017

    ‘I don’t see color’ is code for ‘I can’t accept your color.’ The colorblind argument is problematic, even if it means well. By Lauren Arnold

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    Opinion: ‘You’re pretty for a black girl’

    by Lauren Arnold April 18, 2017
    by Lauren Arnold April 18, 2017

    A breakdown of colorism in the black community and how it puts lighter-skinned people ahead in various areas of life. By Lauren Arnold

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    Opinion: ‘Get Out’ and others fairly tackle race, pissing off white people in process

    by Lauren Arnold April 11, 2017
    by Lauren Arnold April 11, 2017

    Why ‘Get Out’ and ‘Dear White People’ discuss relevant race issues but are met with opposition from white audiences. By Lauren Arnold

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