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Diversity and Democracy

“Palace of the People” by Gina Balibrera, LSA News

The Settler Colonial City project is sparking conversations about the historic displacement of Native American communities in Chicago by installing signs on buildings and parks that discuss how these places are connected to historic and modern-day Native American communities.

 

 

Slavery and Its Aftermath

“I drove 2,300 miles to get home. I saw how uncertain the future is for black Americans.” by William C. Rhoden, National Geographic

Author William C. Rhoden embarked on a cross-country road trip to document the effects of coronavirus on African American communities across the nation. He shares stories of both disparity and hope through thought-provoking interviews with community members.



Water, Equity and Security

“‘It feels like nobody cares’: the Americans living without running water amid Covid-19” by Nina Lakhani, The Guardian

Millions of unemployed Americans are living without running water as utility companies continue to shut-off water in households across the country because of unpaid bills. The situation is worsening with unemployment on the rise, threatening the health and safety of many families.



The Future of Work

“More Essential Than Ever, Low-Wage Workers Demand More” by Alina Selyukh and Shannon Bond, NPR

Many low-wage jobs have been deemed essential during the coronavirus outbreak, but workers argue that their wages and benefits do not reflect this status. Millions are protesting for more reasonable wages and worker benefits as part of a nationwide labor movement.



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Diversity and Democracy

“Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution” directed by James Lebrecht and Nicole Nenham, Netflix (2020)

This documentary explores how a summer camp for people with disabilities helped spark a national movement for disability rights.

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The Future of Work

“Episode 994: Making it Work” by Alex Horowitz-Ghazi and Amanda Aronczyk, Planet Money (2020)

Many small businesses are coming up with new and creative tactics to stay afloat during the coronavirus outbreak. This podcast explores the success stories of many such businesses across sectors of the economy.

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