Dakota has become interested in social justice work over the last two years. They are focused primarily on injustices within the healthcare system, as well as on queer and trans issues. After internalizing the ramifications of the academic industrial complex they have decided to leave their history degree hanging and take the grassroots approach to learning. They are passionate about expanding their knowledge of social justice issues, and want to help others learn about ways to create change in their communities.
Since spring 2017 Dakota has been involved with Check Your Head. They originally got involved as a member of the Poverty and Income Inequality cohort, and, as of fall 2017, they are excited to fill the position of Blog Coordinator.
This is the second installment of a three-part series on social stigma—a term that I would define as the negative connotations and prejudice people may have about an individual or specific group of people. This week, I wanted to write …
Two weeks ago marked the second annual Women’s March, and a number of Check Your Head’s finest came out to march in solidarity with millions of other women world wide.
Women’s March Global aims to promote social change in the …
