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Diversity and Democracy

“‘I don’t have one cent left’: Hispanic Americans hit hardest by layoffs” by Lauren Aratani, The Guardian

Hispanic Americans experienced more unemployment in April due to the coronavirus pandemic than any other racial group, a pattern that can be attributed to historic job segregation and income disparity.



Slavery and Its Aftermath

“George Floyd video adds to trauma: ‘When is the last time you saw a white person killed online?’” by Alia E. Dastagir, USA Today

Videos of racial violence are a key part of movements for social justice, but can also lead to lasting trauma and mental health concerns for communities of color, particularly when little to no change is brought about in the aftermath of these incidents. 



Water, Equity and Security

“The problem America has neglected for too long: deteriorating dams” by Maya Wei-Haas, National Geographic

Almost 1in 6 dams in America have a high hazard potential that could lead to catastrophic dam failures similar to those that occurred in Midland County, Michigan the other week, displacing thousands of people. Despite the risks, a lack of cohesive oversight means that little is being done to improve these dams.



The Future of Work

“A Case for Cooperation Between Machines and Humans” by John Markoff, The New York Times

While automation is often seen as an alternative to human labor, computer scientist Ben Shneiderman argues that machines should be built to incorporate human users and serve as an extension for human-centric work instead.




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Diversity and Democracy

“‘Lord Have Mercy’: Inside One of New York’s Deadliest ZIP Codes” by Kassie Bracken and Emily Rhyne, The New York Times (2020)

This short documentary follows hospital workers and patients in Queens, New York to examine why this diverse community continues to be one of the districts most impacted by COVID-19 in New York City.

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The Future of Work

“#WFH Forever?” by Cardiff Garcia and Stacey Vanek Smith, The Indicator (2020)

Working from home poses many unique tradeoffs for both employers and employees. This podcast discusses why more companies are now looking to have their employees work from home in the years to come.

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