Make an Impact: A Hands-on Approach to Addressing Inequity in our Community

More than 37 million people, about 12 percent of Americans, live below the poverty line in 2024, according to

the Census Bureau. Half of American children will reside in a household that uses food stamps at some point

during childhood. Health, food, income, and education are just a few of the systems of inequity that surround

us. But what is inequity and why does it exist? Who is most vulnerable in our communities? What are the best

methods to discuss, research, and act to eradicate inequity? This course offers a starting place or an extension

for Honors College first year students who want to address systemic problems that are unfair and yet

actionable. As a participant in this course you will have a chance to study concepts and causes of inequity

with experts at MSU, explore your own identity as a first year student and social change agent, and work in

a community organization that has a goal of addressing inequity.

The Justice League looks forward to serving as a community partner this year.