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Diversity and Democracy

“Suffrage at 100: A Visual History” by Jennifer Harlan, Veronica Chambers, and Jennifer Schuessler, The New York Times

An interactive visualization of the women’s suffrage movement from its commencement to its impacts now, in celebration of the 19th amendment’s hundredth anniversary.

 

Slavery and Its Aftermath

“For Black women, the 19th Amendment didn’t end their fight to vote” by Martha S. Jones, National Geographic

Even though the 19th amendment promised women the right to vote, many continued to face hurdles in the years to come, particularly Black women who were discriminated against in voting booths with poll taxes, literacy tests and grandfather clauses. Many continue to fight for voting accessibility and equality.

 

Water, Equity and Security

“Glen Canyon Dam tapped for emergency water releases to meet California power demands” by Erin Stone, The Arizona Republic

As heat waves sweep the nation, the federal government is taking increasingly strong measures to ensure that people have access to water and electricity, including tapping water from Arizona’s Glen Canyon Dam for the first time in two decades.

 

The Future of Work

“Paid Sick Leave Gaps Draws States’ Attention as Virus Persists” by Chris Marr, Bloomberg Law

The U.S. does not guarantee paid sick leave for employers unlike most other developed nations. While the federal government is providing funding for some employers to provide paid sick leave during the pandemic, state lawmakers are advocating to extend these measures to all workers among other essential workers rights and to do so permanently.

 

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Slavery and Its Aftermath

“From ‘Proud Family’ to ‘The Boondocks’: 11 Black Animated Series” by Maya Phillips, The New York Times

Many animated series portray Black characters using racist stereotypes. These 11 shows, including “Static Shock” (2000), “The Proud Family” (2001), “The Boondocks” (2005) and  “Black Dynamite” (2012) portray Black families honestly and inclusively without relying on harmful stereotypes. 



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Diversity and Democracy

“The Migrant Student Club” by Latino USA (2020)

Over 300,000 students in the U.S. migrate every year to work in agriculture, from spring to fall.  This podcast follows the story of a high school student in South Texas who participates in his school’s Migrant Student Club where he shares his experiences as a student, worker, and migrant.

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