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Brian Peterson | Juneteenth and Critical Race Theory — a tale of two suppressions

By Brian Peterson · June 19, 2021

In a guest column for Juneteenth, Brian Peterson, the director of Makuu, writes about the history of Juneteenth, and how critical race theory can help us understand the nuance behind emancipation.

Neil Kapoor | Penn should create a climate school

By Neil Kapoor · June 14, 2021

Columnist Neil Kapoor argues that Penn should follow in the footsteps of peer institutions like Columbia and Stanford in creating a collaborative climate school, using its influence to combat one of the most emergent crises in modern history.

Jaden Cloobeck | Let’s end hazing, not rethink it

By Jaden Cloobeck · June 8, 2021

Columnist Jaden Cloobeck writes about hazing, and how Penn's New Student Orientation fails to adequately introduce the subject to incoming students.

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Editorial | Today is Juneteenth — take a moment to understand its significance

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By The Daily Pennsylvanian Editorial Board · June 19, 2021

The Daily Pennsylvanian's Editorial Board argues that Penn needs to be more proactive, not reactive, in addressing concerns of race.

Hiba H., Karishma L. & Mark R. | Penn needs to face dermatologist Albert Kligman's legacy

By Hiba Hamid , Mark Romero and Karishma Lachhwani · June 19, 2021

In a guest column for Juneteenth, three undergraduate students write about the troubled history of Albert Kligman, a Penn dermatologist who performed experiments on a primarily Black incarcerated population in the mid-20th century. They call on Penn to apologize and honor those who were harmed.