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The Power of Diversity

"How New York's Elite Public Schools Lost Their Black and Hispanic Students" by Eliza Shapiro and K.K. Rebecca Lai, The New York Times

In recent years, the proportion of black and Hispanic enrollment in New York City’s elite specialized high schools has significantly decreased. Taking a look at the history of admissions and uncovering the source of this dramatic decline is a crucial step in re-diversifying these institutions.

 

Slavery and Its Aftermath

"Nike pulls sneaker after Kaepernick objection, prompting Republican fury" by Edward Helmore, The Guardian

After Nike announced the upcoming release of a pair of shoes that presented an older rendition of the American flag, the activewear brand quickly canceled plans to sell them. Activist and former NFL athlete Colin Kaepernick was instrumental in the decision, as he spoke out against the use of a flag that serves as a symbol for slavery and a visual that has been adopted by white nationalist groups.

 

Water, Equity and Security

"The California coast is disappearing under the rising sea. Our choices are grim" by Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times

In a state where drought and wildfires have attracted most of the concern, sea levels pose a less-acknowledged threat. Though the West Coast was able to avoid major sea level rises in the past, the future looks less promising. Over the next hundred years, California will likely see a dramatic increase in water levels—jeopardizing the many homes and highways built on the coast.

 

The Future of Work

"Doctors Learn The Nuts And Bolts Of Robotic Surgery" by Mary Scott Hodgin, NPR

As robots become a more dynamic component of medical surgery, doctors must keep up with the advancing technology and learn how to properly navigate it.

 

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The Power of Diversity

“Queer Eye” Season 4 (2019)

The Fab Five returns to Netflix this Friday for season 4 of “Queer Eye,” the popular lifestyle and makeover series. Shining a light on underrepresented identities and starting conversations about topics dealing with diversity, this show is more about tolerance and community than it is about the makeovers.

Premiers on Netflix July 19

 

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Slavery and Its Aftermath

Diaspora by GoldLink (2019)

A “confluence of black music; hip-hop tracing its way back to the universal sounds of Africa,” GoldLink’s latest album is something of a representation of the black experience. This Pitchfork review details the intricacies of the project and how GoldLink was able to successfully fuse different cultures and rhythms together.

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The Future of Work

“When a G.M. Plant Shut Down in Ohio”, The Daily (2019)

Workers in an Ohio town suffered after the closing of a G.M. plant left them jobless. How to deal with this issue and who is to blame for it are questions that this episode of The Daily poses.

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