Michelle Zacarias
LATEST ARTICLES BY Michelle Zacarias
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U.S.
Students to Gov. Rauner: “Do your damn job”
February 9, 2016CSU students, faculty, alumns, and community gathered around the Thompson Center where many state offices are located to protest the state's budget impasse.
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U.S.
Author Junot Díaz talks immigration, white supremacy, and science fiction
February 5, 2016Themes of his literature include the celebration of the Latin American/Caribbean diaspora, and the broken promises of immigration in America.
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Arts
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” tackles racism, misogyny, men’s “daddy issues”
December 18, 2015"The Force Awakens" brings a contemporary twist to the beloved classic series.
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U.S.
Do elite boutiques insult immigrants, African Americans?
December 17, 2015While boutiques may be known for elitistism, it's not uncommon for upscale stores to mishandle interactions with diverse customers.
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U.S.
Samaria Rice retains faith that justice will be done for Tamir
December 7, 2015"I don't need all this attention, but I feel like I have to do something good with it, I have to turn my anger into something positive."
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U.S.
Chicago police chief sacked, Mayor Emanuel flees to Paris
December 1, 2015It was announced Tuesday, Dec. 1, that Garry McCarthy was officially fired from his position as Chicago's Chief of Police.
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Labor
Workers unite across the nation in the Fight for 15
November 13, 2015"Before I started with Fight for 15, the management would scream and degrade us in front of people; now they actually treat us with respect."
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U.S.
Jaywalking leads to series of brutal arrests in Austin, Texas
November 10, 2015A man who recorded the incident said it began when he and friends were walking across a barricaded street and the light changed as they were crossing.
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