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Happy Juneteenth 2021!
Happy Juneteenth BH & Mountainside!! The official signing of Juneteenth as a national holiday marks a year of learning and growth for...
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Jun 19, 20216 min read
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Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
We are excited to celebrate our Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community this May! Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander...
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May 21, 20216 min read
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The In Between
In numerous ways, we as members of Unfiltered feel we most identify with the group of minorities we refer to as “in betweeners.” As...
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Jan 14, 20219 min read
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BH Unfiltered's Response to Students' Traumatic Experiences within the BHPS Community
For many in the community, this week has been one of pain and shock, amidst a multitude of unresolved emotions and traumas. David...
bhunfiltered
Dec 21, 20203 min read
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Diversity in the Workforce
Even though there are cries of undeserved and unfair advantages as well as reverse discrimination when discussions of diversity and...
bhunfiltered
Nov 20, 20206 min read
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Former NYC Public School Graduates Weigh in on GL Educator's Perspective on Diversity
From the bottom of our hearts, we want to thank our community for the overwhelming amount of support, kind words, and thoughtful messages...
bhunfiltered
Nov 18, 20208 min read
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Responding to a GL Educator's Perspective on Diversity as "Regressive" in Schools
Recently, BH Unfiltered received an article submission from a Governor Livingston High School teacher, who happens to also be a...
bhunfiltered
Nov 15, 20208 min read
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Addressing Racially-Charged Hate Speech at School
As some of our community members may know, though the members of Unfiltered knew of each other before working together, most of us had...
bhunfiltered
Oct 30, 20206 min read
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A Call to Vote
by Victoria Vanriele This September I turned 18 years old. I love celebrating each of my birthday milestones. Last year, I was able to...
bhunfiltered
Sep 22, 20202 min read
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Hispanic Heritage Month: History & Significance
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Join us in our month long celebration of Hispanic culture and history through educational resources and...
bhunfiltered
Sep 15, 20207 min read
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The Tale of 2 Pandemics
This is the story of two intertwining pandemics, both of which place people of color in a position of extreme vulnerability. We want to...
bhunfiltered
Sep 12, 20206 min read
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The Jacob Blake Shooting: A Raw Reflection
This is Bennett, he is three years old. He loves watching Paw Patrol and enjoys hitting golf balls with his father on Thursday evenings....
bhunfiltered
Aug 28, 20203 min read
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Reconciling My Identity, a Letter to My Daughters
A Featured Article by N Mims Dear Blake and Bryce, You both are growing up during difficult times. Though your father and I try to...
bhunfiltered
Aug 14, 20206 min read
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A Letter of Support from Someone Who’s Been There
Dear Berkeley Heights Youth of Color, I’ve called the town of Berkeley Heights home for my entire life and it holds a special place in my...
bhunfiltered
Aug 1, 20206 min read
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Unfiltered at the BH BOE Meeting: "We want to clarify that this is not a moment, it is a movement."
The Berkeley Heights Board of Education held their monthly meeting Thursday, July 30th, with the agenda being focused around the Berkeley...
bhunfiltered
Jul 31, 20204 min read
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DREAMs Can't Wait: The Importance of DACA and Current Immigration Policies
One of the most widely debated topics of United States policy is immigration. As a nation built on the backs of Immigrants, those...
bhunfiltered
Jul 24, 20205 min read
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A Discussion on Popular Phrases that Oppose the Black Lives Matter Movement
Since the start of the Black Lives Matter movement, there has been animosity throughout the country solely targeting the movement’s name....
bhunfiltered
Jul 17, 20203 min read
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The Complexity of Intersectionality: "There are layers to this."
While Pride Month has technically come to a close, we must continue to shine a light on the struggles faced by the LGBTQ+ community and...
bhunfiltered
Jul 2, 202010 min read
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Juneteenth: History & Discussion
We chose to write and launch our inaugural article on Juneteenth, as a way of virtually celebrating a holiday that is really important to...
bhunfiltered
Jun 18, 20204 min read
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