Amplifying Diversity

What It’s Like Being a Black, Gay and Non-Binary Person

May 5, 2021 | Amplifying Diversity, Amplifying Student Voices

Julian Joseph is a 2nd-year student majoring in Liberal Arts – Social Science & Humanities. “I have always wanted to share my voice with people and to those who are not ready to speak out for themselves. I think this is a good idea because I love being part of the queer community and being who I am. I think that people should be proud of who they are and be grateful that they are alive and here. I always say to myself that things will get better. It is always good to learn things from your past especially dealing with homophobia.”

Growing Within Peace

March 4, 2021 | Amplifying Diversity, Amplifying Student Voices

Sumya Nur is a first-year student majoring in Urban Studies. “My artwork “Growing Within Peace” inspired me to draw about growing with diversity in our world to show that love comes in many ways, colors, and not just see it as one red heart.”

Fallen Petals on April 12

March 4, 2021 | Amplifying Diversity, Amplifying Student Voices

Fabiola Cohate is a 1st-year student majoring in Urban Studies. “In the past few months, I have wanted to be able to recognize the heroes during this pandemic, which are the essential workers. Those essentials workers have been providing food for us to support our family, but many of these people in the front line have lost their lives and are not being seen as heroes yet.”

Two Teachers: One Classroom

January 11, 2021 | Amplifying Diversity, Amplifying Student Voices

Sarah McGuire is a 2nd-year student majoring in Business Administration. “When I was a freshman at Guttman, I learned about this lesson called Single Stories that was taught by Dr. Bahl. I decided that the topic discussed on this submission “Two Teachers One Classroom” was worth sharing because it is something that I have always felt ever since I was in middle school.”

A Tiny Space

January 11, 2021 | Amplifying Diversity, Amplifying Student Voices

Elsy Rosario is a 2nd-year student majoring in Human Services. “A Tiny Space” was written when I was in a place of darkness. My mind was so stuck on the memory of my true home, Dominican Republic, where I can be free, and happy. These memories came to me at the beginning of confinement due to COVID-19. I was craving to go out and live normally again, but that was impossible and still is. I chose to express what I was thinking and feeling in this poem.”