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Diversity and Democracy
“10 ways to honor the work of motherhood during Women’s History Month” by Kimberly Seals Allers, The Washington Post
The unpaid work of mothers and other female caregivers is frequently overlooked in discussions about women’s advancement, but remains a fundamental and necessary part of our society.
Slavery and Its Aftermath
“A white Republican mayor seeks the truth about Tulsa’s race massacre a century ago” by DeNeen L. Brown, The Washington Post
The realities of a 1921 racial massacre in Tulsa have long been ignored, but Tulsa’s mayor is determined to excavate a mass grave that could unveil the truth about the deaths that occurred during this period of racial rioting, despite pushback from his town.
Water, Equity and Security
“Some Towns Still Haven’t Halted Utility Shut-offs for Unpaid Water Bills During Coronavirus, Even as Federal Lawmakers Demand It” by Talia Buford and Sean Campbell, ProPublica
Federal lawmakers are publically urging water utility companies across the country to ban water shutoffs in order to allow for hand-washing and basic hygiene during the coronavirus outbreak.
The Future of Work
“The Mystery of the Missing Bus Riders” by Emily Badger and Quoctrung Bui, The New York Times
Bus ridership has been declining across America due largely to rapid changes in technology and the workplace, creating a crisis for those who still rely on public transportation services for their daily commute to work.
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Slavery and Its Aftermath
“Segregated City” directed by Sweta Vohra, The Weekly (2019)
The New York City public school system remains one the most segregated public school systems across the country. Follow a group of New York City students who are fighting to make their education system more equitable for all.
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Diversity and Democracy
“When Xenophobia Spreads Like A Virus” by Natalie Escobar, Code Switch (2020)
Public health concerns have historically incited feelings of xenophobia in the United States. This episode of Code Switch explores this problematic history alongside recent incidents of xenophobia in the U.S. that have surfaced due to the coronavirus outbreak.
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