Why is Killers of the Flower Moon relevant today?

Killers of the Flower Moon is a gripping true story brought to light by Fletcher alum David Grann. His investigations led to the unraveling of harsh, chronic injustices faced by one community in a systemically oppressive manner. Today, the story is gaining worldwide appreciation due to its film adaptation by critically acclaimed filmmaker, Martin Scorsese. In this article, I will briefly outline the plot of these horrific crimes and then identify the relevance of the book and movie in the 21st century; be aware as there are spoilers.

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Sovereignty Across Borders

As an undergraduate student pursuing degrees in wildlife conservation and economics at Cal Poly Humboldt, I gravitated towards professionals who understood the importance of data and its applications to the natural world. In particular, I was excited to be part of a community of scholars who were committed to preserving Indigenous sovereignty through academic research and collaboration.

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CIERP Alumni Perspectives: A Conversation with Natalia Espinosa Tokuhama

Natalia Espinosa Tokuhama, a 2020 MALD graduate, stepped into a crucial public-facing roles with Mayor Michelle Wu’s office and expanded Boston’s economic integration initiatives for marginalized communities. Natalia's story is a testament to the power of heritage, education, and determination, as well as the evolving role of governance in an ever-changing digital world.

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage: Paving the Way for a Just Transition and Community Empowerment

Latin America (including the Caribbean) plays a crucial role in the supply of key minerals for decarbonization, thanks to its abundant and diverse reserves of high-quality minerals. As global mining capacity continues to expand, we are at a pivotal moment where adopting comprehensive measures is vital to mitigate its environmental impact. Latin America has the opportunity to actively engage in the transition that is necessary for all of us to contribute to the collective effort of implementing the SDGs and mitigate the effects of a changing climate.

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The Shades of Allyship: A Critique of Corporate Pink and Greenwashing

For those of us in the US who crave the normalization of public queerness, and the safety and accessibility that we hope will accompany this normalization, it is tempting to be moved by the participation of these unlikely partners. Indeed, the overwhelming message of our for-profit sponsors is that they are strong allies in the battle for human rights and dignity for LGBTQ+ people around the globe. Somehow, we remain unconvinced.

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