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The Power of Diversity

"Idaho Republicans Asking Boise State to Abandon Inclusion" by Nick Hazelrigg, Inside Higher Ed

Nearly 30 Idaho legislators have voiced their opposition to Boise State University’s diversity and inclusion efforts. The lawmakers argued that the school’s inclusivity programs, which include black and LGBT+ student graduation events, are expensive and that they “divided and segregated students.”

 

Slavery and Its Aftermath

“‘They Set Us Up to Fail’: Black Directors of the ‘90s Speak Out” by Reggie Ugwu, The New York Times

In the early 1990s, there was hope that black voices were finally breaking through the barriers to the film industry. But suddenly, that progress stopped. Six black directors explain how they were banished from Hollywood.

 

Water, Equity and Security

"As Floods Keep Coming, Cities Pay Residents to Move" by John Schwartz, The New York Times

As climate change relentlessly causes more and more flooding, cities have begun to take action. Homeowners in some flood-prone areas are being offered money from the government to move out of their weather-threatened homes, and the properties are typically transformed into public parks.

 

The Future of Work

"A hospital introduced a robot to help nurses. They didn't expect it to be so popular" by Katharine Schwab, Fast Company

Unlike many other professions, nursing is one that’s currently in high demand. The creation of a new robot, called Moxi, may help to lighten the demanding workload of nurses without robbing them of their jobs.

 

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Slavery and Its Aftermath

“The Last Black Man in San Francisco” (2019)

Exploring themes of gentrification and racial identity, “The Last Black Man in San Francisco” portrays the story of Jimmie Fails and his efforts to reclaim the home his grandfather built in a city that has since gone through dramatic changes.

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Water, Equity and Security

“After Maria” (2019)

Displacing thousands of families and severely damaging the island, Hurricane Maria and the ensuing government decisions certainly took an intense toll on Puerto Rico and its people. “After Maria” explores the lives of three Puerto Rican women in the wake of the disaster.

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The Power of Diversity

Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness (2015 - )

If you can’t get enough of “Queer Eye’s” Jonathan Van Ness, you’re in luck. Van Ness hosts an entire podcast series, bringing diverse voices to each episode and exploring a wide variety of contemporary issues.

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