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The Value of Diversity

“Plus-Size Mannequins Are More Than Just a Viral Moment—They’re the Future” by Gianluca Russo, Glamour

A number of mainstream clothing brands have recently introduced plus-size mannequins and clothing, offering us a look at a more inclusive future for body diversity.

 

Slavery and Its Aftermath

"Toni Morrison, 'Beloved' Author Who Catalogued the African-American Experience, Dies at 88" by Meilan Solly, Smithsonian

Toni Morrison, the first African American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature and a prominent figure in examining and describing the experience of Black Americans, passed away last week. Morrison will be remembered for the powerful mark she left on society.

 

Water, Equity and Security

"Extreme water stress affects a quarter of the world's population, say experts" by Emily Holden and Vidhi Doshi, The Guardian

While climate change and pollution threaten water sources, twenty-five percent of the population around the globe face extremely high water stress. As populations continue to grow and the earth becomes more dry, water management is an extremely critical issue to address.

 

The Future of Work

"Meet the scientists who are training AI to diagnose mental illness" by B David Zarley, The Verge

Scientists are beginning to research how the use of algorithms in mental illness diagnoses can become a real possibility. This breakthrough would offer hope to the large population of individuals who suffer from mental health disorders, displaying one of the positive features of new technologies.

 

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The Value of Diversity

"GLOW" Season 3 (2019)

Inspired by the real women who took on professional wrestling in the 1980s, “GLOW” blends drama, humor, and satire with an omnipresent theme of inclusivity. The Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling returned last week for season 3, and they continue to diversify the wrestling world in nearly every way possible.

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Slavery and Its Aftermath

"The Myth That Busing Failed", The Daily (2019)

This episode of The Daily features investigative journalist and Civil Rights expert Nikole Hannah-Jones, who explains why America’s collective conclusion about twentieth-century busing for school integration is largely false.

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