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Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

All content by Ruben Tarajano
Our University must further its recognition of the history of slavery

Our University must further its recognition of the history of slavery

Ruben Tarajano February 19, 2018

The University of Alabama owes the black community the human decency of a real apology. Progress coming through the slow-moving wheel of Alabama’s bureaucracy cannot occur if we don’t start at the...

White people must be better allies against racism

White people must be better allies against racism

Ruben Tarajano February 8, 2018

White people, do better. In light of the current administration and recent events on campus, it’s time for white students, faculty, staff and administration to take a serious look into their positions...

Volunteers should reconsider the impact of their service trips abroad

Volunteers should reconsider the impact of their service trips abroad

Ruben Tarajano November 7, 2017

Contrary to popular belief, the absurdly common mission trip or “service experience” probably didn’t do much good. Yes, you may have gotten dozens and dozens of photos with impoverished Black or...

Trump supports free speech for Nazis, not for people of color

Trump supports free speech for Nazis, not for people of color

Ruben Tarajano September 26, 2017

The president has hit a breaking point, and his true colors are showing now more than ever. The U.S. has been pushed to the brink of nuclear war with North Korea, multiple natural disasters have destroyed...

Trump's ban on trans military service hurts our country's most marginalized

Trump’s ban on trans military service hurts our country’s most marginalized

Ruben Tarajano August 3, 2017

The White House has become a series of smoke and mirrors, from the unprecedented restricted filming of some press briefings, to the maneuvering of Donald Trump Jr.’s interrogation to be held behind closed...