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Diversity and Democracy
“Race, Ethnicity Data To Be Required With Coronavirus Tests in U.S.” by Rob Stein, NPR
The coronavirus pandemic has affected minority communities more than others. By tracking demographic data alongside coronavirus tests, researchers hope to gain more information about these racial disparities and divert more resources to communities in need.
Slavery and Its Aftermath
“Being Black in America: ‘We Have A Place in This World Too’” by Maquita Peters, NPR
As part of an extended dialogue, this article showcases the voices of black Americans across the country and their reflections on the ongoing protests.
Water, Equity and Security
“380 million people could face ‘water stress’ by 2050, climate experts warn” by Daisy Dunne, World Economic Forum
New studies find that the number of people who will experience water scarcity around the world could double by 2050 if better management of water resources and policies combating climate change are not implemented.
The Future of Work
“Tech Companies Denounce Racism. Will Silicon Valley Change?” by Aarian Marshall and Arielle Pardes, Wired
With access to billions of dollars and technological platforms that have been at the forefront of social justice movements, tech companies in America are in a unique position to fight for racial equality. Many workers are now demanding that tech companies use their power to change the tech industry and fight for racial justice in workplaces at large by staging virtual walkouts.
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Slavery and Its Aftermath
Just Mercy, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton (2019)
This true story follows a young lawyer in Alabama who struggles against racism and legal injustice in his fight to free a man sentenced to death despite evidence proving his innocence. Warner Bros. has made this movie free to watch in the month of June on all streaming services to help educate people about systemic racism.
Watch now on Youtube, Amazon Prime, Google Play, and iTunes
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Slavery and Its Aftermath
“A Decade of Watching Black People Die” by Code Switch (2020)
This powerful podcast shares the stories of the hundreds of black people killed at the hands of the police in the last decade, reflecting on their tragic familiarity and the changes that have yet to be made.
Listen on NPR, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify
