Author: richaj

Seminar Summary – Public Opinion, Racial Bias and US Labor Market Outcomes

By Richa Jindal Racism has a global historic root that has both been propagated in various forms. Often, people who propagate racism are situated in positions of power; their actions can therefore negatively impact vulnerable communities, which have suffered economically and socially by racial suppression. Historically, racism has also defined and dictated the socio-economic status […]

Summer in the Field: How Surging Tourism and Development in Belize are Threatening Coastal Mangroves

By Mira Kelly-Fair The Central American country of Belize is experiencing rapid development due to an increase in tourists, expatriates and immigrants entering the country. As part of the 2023 Summer in the Field Fellowship Program, I was able to explore how this rapid development varies across the country and how different communities are reacting […]