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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CU’s diversity plan: Where is it?
The diversity and inclusion summit starts Tuesday, but where is CU with its plan to be more Inclusive? By Jackson Barnett and Carina Julig
Black Girl in a Blizzard: Colin Kaepernick is not disrespectful — his opposition is
The opposition to Colin Kaepernick’s protests is emblematic of the hypocritical state of race relations in America. By Lauren Arnold
Opinion: Just like my mother’s terrorism
Calling white shooters “lone-wolf gunmen” instead of “terrorists” cements white innocence. This denial is killing us. By Hayla Wong
Black Girl in a Blizzard: Fenty Beauty makes women of color feel visible
Rihanna’s new cosmetic line challenges the industry and proves that makeup for women of color sells. By Lauren Arnold
CU says diversity plan moves forward, but campus is left in dark; students face race issues, Trump rhetoric in class
What is CU’s diversity plan? After years of little information, we investigated to find out what the inclusive excellence plan really is. By CU Independent staff
Opinion: ‘You’re not a true Asian’
Multiracial identities mean malleable expression, but how we see them can result in unstable identities or denial of heritage. By Hayla Wong
Opinion: Hope for a more diverse CU
For CU to live up to its claim of diversity, more opportunities for interaction and community are needed. By Corinne Baud
Opinion: If you don’t see color, you don’t see me
‘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
Opinion: Let’s talk about the mom in the “Interview Interrupted” video
Reactions to the mom in the viral interrupted interview video reveals troubling assumptions about interracial marriage. By Jesse Hughes