Lauren Arnold https://www.cuindependent.com The independent student voice of CU Boulder. Fri, 08 May 2020 20:21:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.6 Opinion: Why women don’t “just leave” https://www.cuindependent.com/2018/10/10/why-women-dont-just-leave/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-women-dont-just-leave Thu, 11 Oct 2018 05:15:24 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=95378 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 Blizzard: Black Panther is one of the most important movies https://www.cuindependent.com/2018/02/28/black-girl-blizzard-black-panther-most-important-movie/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=black-girl-blizzard-black-panther-most-important-movie Thu, 01 Mar 2018 05:34:04 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=91165 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 Blizzard: Kim Kardashian didn’t culturally appropriate … this time https://www.cuindependent.com/2017/11/16/black-girl-blizzard-kardashian-culturally-appropriate-opinion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=black-girl-blizzard-kardashian-culturally-appropriate-opinion Fri, 17 Nov 2017 05:21:01 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=88547 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 Blizzard: Stop killing black people https://www.cuindependent.com/2017/11/01/black-girl-in-a-blizzard-stop-killing-black-people/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=black-girl-in-a-blizzard-stop-killing-black-people Thu, 02 Nov 2017 04:27:07 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=87747 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 Blizzard: Colin Kaepernick is not disrespectful — his opposition is https://www.cuindependent.com/2017/10/12/black-girl-blizzard-colin-kaepernick/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=black-girl-blizzard-colin-kaepernick Fri, 13 Oct 2017 03:15:10 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=86532 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 Blizzard: Fenty Beauty makes women of color feel visible https://www.cuindependent.com/2017/09/27/black-girl-blizzard-fenty-beauty-makes-women-color-feel-visible/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=black-girl-blizzard-fenty-beauty-makes-women-color-feel-visible Thu, 28 Sep 2017 02:12:41 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=85784 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: What it’s actually like to be black at CU https://www.cuindependent.com/2017/05/02/opinion-actually-like-black-cu-boulder/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-actually-like-black-cu-boulder Tue, 02 May 2017 15:59:43 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=84079 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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]]> Opinion: If you don’t see color, you don’t see me https://www.cuindependent.com/2017/04/25/opinion-dont-see-color-dont-see-me-color-blind-race/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-dont-see-color-dont-see-me-color-blind-race Tue, 25 Apr 2017 15:50:13 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=83710 '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’ https://www.cuindependent.com/2017/04/18/opinion-youre-pretty-black-girl-colorism-racism-skin/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-youre-pretty-black-girl-colorism-racism-skin Tue, 18 Apr 2017 19:43:57 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=83347 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 https://www.cuindependent.com/2017/04/11/opinion-get-out-works-tackle-race-piss-off-white-people/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-get-out-works-tackle-race-piss-off-white-people Tue, 11 Apr 2017 15:18:22 +0000 http://cuindependent.com/?p=82870 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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