The Vandy PEARL

PEARL is a Vanderbilt publication that explores issues relating to marginalized peoples through fashion and photography.

First issue out Spring 2016

[Cute Black Babies @Lilblackbabies]

This is why representation is important

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Monolid proud, with a flat nose too. I'm Asian American, honey, whatcha gonna do?

#reclaimmyname

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Not a Long Duk Dong, more of a Wendy Wu. Where's my representation? Hollywood, I'm looking at you.

#reclaimmyname

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Baby hairs are now "urban fabulous"? #reclaimmyname https://t.co/u1QKJVRSY3

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I like my baby hair with baby hair and Afros. Reclaiming my kinky roots. #reclaimmyname

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Share photos with #reclaimmyname & we will retweet them.

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The theme of this month's issue is cultural appropriation & reclamation. We encourage you all to reclaim what has been taken from you.

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#Formation

[BuzzFeed @BuzzFeed]

Zendaya just announced that she’s the new face of CoverGirl https://t.co/89EhJ4qSjp

[Vanderbilt Hustler @VandyHustler]

NEWS: PCC hires first access and inclusion coordinator https://t.co/JIpbAWAhh5

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NEWS: Meet Vanderbilt’s first chief diversity officer https://t.co/W0d8E2Sv7e

[Vanderbilt University @VanderbiltU]

Chancellor Zeppos announces new investments in the university’s student wellness resources: https://t.co/fxDUOZA7tj

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Vanderbilt appoints George C. Hill as chief diversity officer & vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion: https://t.co/QN98J21Mr1

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Don't forget to come out to our interest meeting tomorrow at 6pm in Sarratt 331! https://t.co/YdOZ5IwaVh

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NEWS: Fashion magazine showcases minority students https://t.co/jeeeO81hkb

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#ConcernedStudent1950 #westandwithmizzou

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Our first meeting is coming up next Monday 👀
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