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Diversity and Democracy

"The LGBTQ-Rights Movement Is Changing, and So Is the Supreme Court" by Emma Green, The Atlantic

Last week, the Supreme Court heard three cases about workplace discrimination and wrongful termination of gay and transgender individuals. The Court’s decision on these issues could set a new precedent for how American law deals with the nation’s diversity.

 

Slavery and Its Aftermath

"'Heritage travel' is surging in the era of DNA testing. It has a special significance for black Americans" by Nneka Okona, Vox

For those who enjoy traveling to the places where their ancestors once resided, DNA testing has made their passion easier to pursue. And with the new development of black-owned ancestry businesses, it has become less challenging for African Americans to participate in the trend that has long been dominated by those of European descent. 

 

Water, Equity and Security

"The Great Flood of 2019: A Complete Picture of a Slow-Motion Disaster" by Sarah Almukhtar, Blacki Migliozzi, John Schwartz and Josh Williams, NYT

As climate change escalates, weather patterns become more extreme. This interactive map displays the severity of flooding across the U.S. in 2019.

 

The Future of Work

"Are you developing skills that won't be automated?" by Stephen Kosslyn, Harvard Business Review

Amid the rise of artificial intelligence, there are certain skills that are much more difficult to automate. This article discusses the human abilities that will likely remain valuable, despite the future automation of many current jobs.

 

 

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Diversity and Democracy

“Living Undocumented” (2019)

This Netflix docu-series features the stories of eight families living in the United States without legal documentation, illustrating the importance of inclusion during a fearful time for those who bring rich diversity to America.

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Slavery and Its Aftermath

"Saeed Jones' Memoir Tells Of A Gay Black Man's Coming of Age" by Sam Sanders, Morning Edition

Listen to Saeed Jones discuss football, “otherness,” and his new book about growing up gay and black: How We Fight for Our Lives.

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