A New Jim Crow Era
We are still living with Jim Crow By: Aaron Joseph – 2021 Summer Intern We are living in a society where the color of our skin determines who we are and what we do. There has always been a thin…
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Sponsors of the 2021 Summer Internship Program
Without your contribution, this event would not have been a success. A big Thank You from everyone at WACH!
Back-to-School Anxiety & COVID-19 Webinar
Going back to school can be stressful for any child—especially for kids living through the COVID-19 pandemic and returning to the classroom. Now, declining rates of COVID-19 cases mean schools are eligible to reopen, with safety provisions such as masking…
Food Waste
Why food waste is a major issue in the United States By: Lindsey Becker – 2021 Summer Intern Up to 40% of food in the United States goes to waste each year. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates…
The ticking time bomb: climate change
The ticking time bomb: climate change By: Aarushi Dedhiya – 2021 Summer Intern The hotter temperatures and destruction of our environment are proof that we can’t ignore climate change. Scientists continue to warn us that immediate action is needed to…
Don’t feel sorry for Black students: Challenge us
By: Xavier Humphrey – 2021 Summer Intern According to The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th edition, challenging means, “requiring the full application of one’s abilities, attention, or resources.” This word and its synonyms are connected to schools…
Why we should hold off on lifting the mask mandate
Why we should hold off on lifting the mask mandate By: Sahiti Kulkarni – 2021 Summer Intern The COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed the world. This unexpected and deadly disease caught all of humanity off guard and has impacted the…
Episode 4: Are Vaccines Good 4 U?
This episode and the following one are shorter than the first few but encompass the same hearty discussions as before. In this episode, we talk about Brexit, Vaccinations, and Covid in Zambia. Thank you for listening!
