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"I wanted to create a website devoted to Ivy League minorities. This is a space devoted to challenging preconceived notions and stereotypes. With an ever-changing society, and strong emotions about race, gender, socioeconomic status, and LGBTQ+ rights, the time was right to create a forum where some of the brightest minorities could share their experiences."
“My parents held my hand as I went through the process of healing with the help of my new therapist, Laura. I started seeing Laura in February and she helped me rival the monster inside of me.” - Paige Craig (Cornell University ‘18)
"You’ll finally stop beating yourself up for the things you have no control over, but that same determination to be the best version of yourself will not change. . ." - Sam Arenas (Cornell University '20)
"Running will teach you that you don’t need to do everything alone. That maybe there’s much more to it than just winning. That finding happiness in the small accomplishments can mean the world. . ." - Timothy Boston (Cornell University '18)
"Not only did I have to maneuver the wide social world of Cornell, but I also had to prove myself as a person of color at an Ivy League institution. . ." - Brandon Adams
"I never wanted anyone to attribute my accomplishments or failures to that aspect of my life, or to be easier on me because I was a minority with less privilege. . ." - Jenna Robinson
“Ultimately basketball is a tool to learn from, to enjoy, and to love. In high school, I singularly defined myself around basketball, but as my college career progressed, I was able to open myself up to other avenues. . .” Jordan Abdur-Raoof (Cornell University 2018)