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Diversity and Democracy
“Lone Wolves Connected Online: A History of Modern White Supremacy” by Laura Smith, The New York Times
Since the advent of the internet, white supremacy has flourished within virtual communities and social media platforms employed by extremist groups to recruit members and organize events in ways that continue to be problematic today.
Slavery and Its Aftermath
“Preserving New York’s Ties to the Underground Railroad” by John Freeman Gill, The New York Times
The fight to preserve New York houses that once helped shelter slaves and abolitionists has brought forth new questions on whether more needs to be done to honor Black landmarks and history across the country.
Water, Equity and Security
“The Unfinished Business of Flint’s Water Crisis” by Anna Clark, ProPublica
While criminal charges against top government officials and the settlement of a class action lawsuit have recently brought some closure to the Flint water crisis, several of the policies that helped cause the crisis remain in place, signaling problems for the future.
The Future of Work
“Davos Agenda: What you need to know about the future of work” by Samantha Sault, World Economic Forum
Global leaders meet this week to discuss challenges facing the future of work in today’s uncertain, pandemic-affected world and the steps that can be taken to combat hurdles to job loss, diversity, health, and more.
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Diversity and Democracy
One Night in Miami directed by Regina King (2020)
A fictional account of a thought-provoking night in which icons Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, Sam Cooke, and Jim Brown gather to discuss the responsibility of being successful black men during the civil rights movement.
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Diversity and Democracy
“Life is ‘Really Tough’ For Refugees Trying to Settle in Pandemic America” by Deborah Amos, NPR
Often overlooked in American politics and news, refugees are struggling silently more than ever to secure basic housing, food, and jobs amidst the pandemic.
