CSS Digest | July 8
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- Research Preview: Dignity of Fragile Essential Work in a Pandemic
- Earl Lewis Awarded the National Humanities Medal by President Biden
- Earl Lewis Speaks on Reparations
- Young Speaks About Latest Book on Podcast
- Research
- Events
- News Features
- Staff Features
- In the Face of Resistance: Advancing Equity in Higher Education
- Greening the Road Ahead: Navigating Challenges for Just Transitions to Electric Vehicles
- In the Wake of Affirmative Action
- Center for Social Solutions Co-Produces 'The Cost of Inheritance'
- Press Release: Earl Lewis, University of Michigan, Receives the Roy Rosenzweig Distinguished Service Award from the Organization of American Historians
- Higher Admissions: The Rise, Decline, and Return of Standardized Testing
- Events
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The Power of Diversity
“The new left economics: how a network of thinkers is transforming capitalism” by Andy Beckett, The Guardian
Modern leftist thinkers make the case that the redistribution of power is a necessary step toward equity and inclusion, bringing us closer to achieving a prosperous economy.
Slavery and Its Aftermath
“A Chef Tells the Story of the Slave Trade Through Dinner” by Korsha Wilson, The New York Times
Chef Eric Adjepong proves that food can be a vessel for almost anything—even the story of American slavery. His culinary mastery elucidates the history of the slave trade, offering diners not only a meal to eat, but something to reflect upon.
Water, Equity and Security
“Chennai, an Indian City of Nearly 5 Million, Is Running Out of Water” by Somini Sengupta, The New York Times
In one of the largest Indian cities, rainfall has severely decreased, dramatically shrinking the city’s Lake Puzhal over the course of just one year. The New York Times displays side-by-side images of the reservoir before and after the drought, illustrating the intensity of this loss.
The Future of Work
“Meet the A.I. Landlord That’s Building a Single-Family-Home Empire” by Shawn Tully, Fortune
Sean Dobson, the CEO of Amherst Holdings, is using artificial intelligence to grow his massive real estate business, proving just how large of an influence technology can have on every industry.
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The Power of Diversity
“Pose” (2018 - )
With the recent debut of season 2, “Pose” once again brings diversity to entertainment media. A captivating narrative based on New York City’s underground dance scene in the 1980s, this award-winning drama shines a light on ethnic and sexual identities that are often ignored in historical reflections.
Watch season 1 on Netflix and season 2 on FX
Slavery and Its Aftermath
“The Education of T.M. Landry”, The Weekly (2019)
In a brand new FX series, The New York Times continues to deliver the truth—even when it is difficult to face. This premier episode investigates the dark story of T.M. Landry College Preparatory, the high school that gained awareness for sending students of color to prestigious universities, only to be later identified as a corrupt and dishonest institution.
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The Power of Diversity
The Moth (2009 - )
Dedicated solely to storytelling, The Moth features new voices and perspectives each week. Bringing diverse individuals to the stage to share their experiences, this podcast never fails to offer listeners something new to contemplate.
Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts