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Diversity and Democracy

“Women are on the frontlines in the fight against COVID-19” by Rachel Jones, National Geographic

Women are leading the fight against COVID-19, making up the vast majority of the global healthcare industry. Yet, few hold leadership positions and women remain the most vulnerable to inequities surrounding coronavirus protection and mitigation efforts.


Slavery and Its Aftermath

“The American dream while Black: ‘Locked in a vicious cycle’” by Nigel Chiwaya and Janell Ross, NBC News

Racial discrimination in the housing market continues to widen the wealth gap for Black Americans, making other aspects of the “American dream” unattainable, from access to proper healthcare to job and educational opportunities.

 

Water, Equity and Security

“Waiting for water: On the Navajo Nation, long lines, scarce resources, a cry for solutions” by Ian James, Arizona Republic

A lack of government investment in water infrastructure along with the continued effects of historic colonial oppression have left a third of the Navajo Nation without running water, even amidst a pandemic that has hit them the hardest.

 

The Future of Work

“The Pandemic Has Accelerated Demands for a More Skilled Work Force” by Steve Lohr, The New York Times

The coronavirus pandemic has put many low-skill jobs at risk. Many are calling for more accessible programs for American workers to gain new skill sets and ensure a better future.

 

 

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Slavery and Its Aftermath

Black is King directed by Beyoncé, Jenn Nkiru, Blitz the Ambassador, Jake Nava, Emmanuel Adjei (2020)

Beyoncé’s new visual album Black is King is a celebration of Black culture and Black people, inspired by the 2019 remake of the Lion King and seeking to explore the narrative of African history and diaspora.

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Diversity and Democracy

“Protests For Racial Justice Bring Light To Anti-Blackness Within Communities of Color” by Leila Fadel, NPR

Controversy over hate posts connected to a Muslim immigrant-owned grocery store has sparked recent conversations among communities of color and minority faiths about complicity and contributions to systemic racism.

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