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For the past few years, we have been living in a time marked by ongoing global crises, widespread protests for justice, and powerful acts of local resistance-all of which influenced the making of this issue of the HCRES Undergraduate Journal.Social Justice, Global Conflict, and Local Resistance are the three core themes that form the heart of this issue.We chose these core themes because they resonate deeply with the current political climate.Although these themes are deeply embedded in historical and critical race and ethnic studies scholarship, the articles and reviews in this issue continues that dialogue-bridging past and present through interdisciplinary analysis and reflection.It is vital to continue these conversations and to recognize how historical events, such as colonialism and resistance, continue to shape our world today.The student scholarship compiled in this issue does just that by reflecting on the historical experiences of people of color who endured colonialism and oppression, and fought back through resistance and communitybuilding efforts.The student authors featured in this issue have approached their subjects with critical rigor and deep care.Without contributions from our authors and the HCRES faculty at the University of California, Merced, this issue