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Diversity and Democracy
“Asian Americans Are Still Caught in the Trap of the ‘Model Minority’ Stereotype. And It Creates Inequality for All” by Viet Thanh Nguyen, Time
This compelling op-ed explores the long history behind the ‘model minority’ stereotype and reflects on how harmful expectations of how minorities should behave to make themselves appear acceptable and non-threatening can inhibit the fight for racial justice.
Slavery and Its Aftermath
“How Black Lives Matter Reached Every Corner of America” by Audra D. S. Burch, Weiyi Cai, Gabriel Gianordoli, Morrigan McCarthy, and Jugal K. Patel, The New York Times
This powerful interactive article visualizes the impact of Black Lives Matter protests across America through maps and photographs.
Water, Equity and Security
“Revealed: millions of Americans can’t afford water as bills rise 80% in a decade” by Nina Lakhani, The Guardian
As water bills continue to rise across the country, millions of working class and low-income families find themselves unable to afford running water, even amidst a global pandemic. This insightful report lays out the policy and management concerns that need to be urgently addressed to make water affordable for all.
The Future of Work
“Over 400 Advertisers Hit Pause on Facebook Threatening $70 Billion Juggernaut” by Shannon Bond, NPR
Corporations are more actively engaging in social justice movements, shaping the future of social media, corporate advertisement, and free speech as hundreds of brands take a stand against hate speech by boycotting Facebook.
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Slavery and Its Aftermath
Trigger Warning: racism, racist slurs, violence
LA 92, directed by T.J. Martin and Daniel Lindsay (2017)
This gripping documentary explores decades of police brutality and public uprising leading up to the acquittal of the police officers in the Rodney King trial through real-life footage of these events.
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Diversity and Democracy
“The Undocumented Americans”, hosted by Gene Demby, article by Shereen Marisol Meraji, Code Switch (2020)
A Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient and author explores the meaning of the “American Dream” and the costs of achieving it as an undocumented American by sharing her own experiences as well as stories of undocumented people across the country.
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