Pavlína Černá

Don’t ignore history: Holocaust education is essential

12 May 2020 Pavlína Černá

With this year marking the 75th anniversary of the liberation of concentration camps in Europe, it is vital that all U.S. states mandate Holocaust education.

Learning it’s not my fault

28 April 2020 Pavlína Černá

A student reflects on experiences with sexual assault and coming to learn that she is not to blame.

New denaturalization office is threat for immigrants

21 March 2020 Pavlína Černá

The U.S. Department of Justice announced the creation of an office dedicated to denaturalizing immigrants.

Social distancing is an ethical responsibility

19 March 2020 Pavlína Černá

As confirmed cases of COVID-19 increase, social distancing is a historically proven means of limiting the spread of infection.

Tracking confirmed cases and COVID-19 related deaths in Pennsylvania

17 March 2020 Pavlína Černá and Colin Evans

Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed 68,637 cases of COVID-19 so far, 5,152 people died.

Temple professor’s novel sheds light on Philadelphia’s opioid crisis

19 February 2020 Pavlína Černá

Liz Moore’s ‘Long Bright River’ has received notable media attention for its tale about Kensington.

To everyone who doubted me

04 December 2019 Pavlína Černá

A student reflects on moving forward with her dreams despite people around her underestimating her abilities.

Collecting DNA of detained immigrants is unethical

15 October 2019 Pavlína Černá

The U.S. Government plans to collect DNA of detained immigrants for an F.B.I. database.

I can’t pick my parents, but I can pick my family

24 September 2019 Pavlína Černá

A writer recounts her difficult relationship with her mother and how it shaped who she is today.

Bulletproof backpacks: a Band-Aid on gun violence

10 September 2019 Pavlína Černá

Rises in bulletproof backpack sales show an adaptation to an issue demanding real solutions.