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The Power of Diversity

"Generations of Mentorship: Coversations With L.G.B.T.Q. Elders" by Jamal Jordan, The New York Times

For members of the LGBT+ community, aging can be particularly difficult. This article offers helpful words of advice from older LGBT+ figures for those still struggling to find their footing.

   

Slavery and Its Aftermath

“At Historic Hearing, House Panel Explores Reparations” by Sheryl Gay Stolberg, The New York Times

For the very first time, Congress devoted a hearing to deliberating the possibility of a “national apology” for slavery and its lasting impacts. Formally implementing reparations would be a major step in the process of recognizing and dealing with the lingering effects of American slavery.

 

Water, Equity and Security

"Climate change is driving rapid shifts between high and low water levels on the Great Lakes" by Drew Gronewold and Richard B. Rood, The Conversation

Over the course of a few years, the Great Lakes have seen a rapid rise in water levels. These dramatic fluctuations pose serious threats to the region, but conditions are not expected to improve as the climate continues to change.

 

The Future of Work

"When Workers Control the Code" by Aaron Fernandez, Wired

In the age of endless ratings for services such as Uber, Postmates, and the like, workers are drawn to programs that provide them more power. With worker-owned apps like Up & Go, customers do not even have the option to rate employees, easing the pressure on those who wield these platforms for a source of income.

 

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“When They See Us” (2019)

“When They See Us” powerfully portrays the devastating true story of five black young men who were wrongly accused and convicted of rape in 1990. Shining a light on the unacceptable flaws of the American criminal justice system, the miniseries brings attention to the unfair treatment that African Americans still face today.

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The Future of Work

"Software is eating the world. And it’s only the beginning." (2019)

This short video by The Verge functions as somewhat of a crash course on automation, exploring the social and economic implications of its grasp on the workforce.

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Slavery and Its Aftermath

"Old Town Road" by Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus

Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” has garnered global popularity and propelled him to stardom. But as a Psychology Today article points out, Lil Nas X’s rise to fame does not just indicate what people are listening to right now. Exposing deeper issues tied to race and identity, the narrative behind an upbeat viral hit has started a conversation about real struggles faced by many Americans.