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Diversity and Democracy

"Crushing Gender Norms and Noses: Inside the Hustle for Pro Wrestling's Main Stage" by Kristen Bahler, Money

In a field that has historically been dominated by men, women have begun to prove that they belong. Pro wrestling hasn’t always accommodated female wrestlers, but progress for women in this profession is slowly being made.

 

Slavery and Its Aftermath

"Race, History, and Memories of a Virginia Girlhood" by Drew Gilpin Faust, The Atlantic

Historian Drew Gilpin Faust reflects on the impact of slavery and Jim Crow in Virginia, her home state.

 

Water, Equity and Security

"Mitigation Matters: Policy Solutions to Reduce Local Flood Risk", Pew Research Center

The Pew Charitable Trusts has produced new research which offers concrete solutions to flooding. This article provides the three primary categories for policy that creates “effective flood mitigation.”

 

The Future of Work

"Virtual reality" by Jaime Meyers, Michigan Today

Two U-M faculty members are in the process of testing a virtual reality program for graduate student nurses, physicians, and pharmacists. This new technology enhances the learning experience and provides students with tools that make them more prepared for their future jobs.

 

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Diversity and Democracy

“Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner” (2019)

In this four-episode miniseries, renowned chef David Chang travels the world with celebrities to explore diverse places, cultures, and food. “Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner” brings viewers on a journey to discover unknown corners of the planet.

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The Future of Work

"The Spectacular Rise and Fall of WeWork", The Daily (2019) 

At its conception, WeWork seemed like a promising development in the dignity of labor. But it crumbled quickly, displaying the uncertainty of the future of work.

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