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Diversity and Democracy 

"5 Ways To Make The Office More Welcoming For People Of All Gender Identities" by Yuki Noguchi, NPR

Fostering inclusion in diverse environments can be challenging for some. NPR offers a few helpful tips for cultivating a workplace that is welcoming to everyone.

 

Slavery and Its Aftermath

"Black Poverty Is Rooted in Real-Estate Exploitation" by Mark Whitehouse, Bloomberg Opinion

Over a hundred years after the abolition of slavery in the United States, black families remain at an overwhelming wealth disadvantage. From redlining to “no-go zones” for government-insured mortgages, racist real-estate practices may be one of the biggest culprits of the white-black wealth gap. 

 

Water, Equity and Security

"After a Caribbean Hurricane, the Battle is Where, or Even Whether, to Rebuild" by Kirk Semple, NYT

Still suffering from the aftermath of last month’s Hurricane Dorian, the people of Caribbean island Saint-Martin face a difficult question: rebuild, or relocate? In an age of growing uncertainty about climate-induced disaster, the answer is not so clear.

 

The Future of Work

"Virtual Reality Goes To Work, Helping Train Employees" by Yuki Noguchi, NPR

Employers are now utilizing an unlikely tool to train human workers. Virtual reality may succeed in teaching employees how to excel at work, displaying the ability for humans and technology to coexist within the workplace.

 

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"'A Doll For Everyone': Meet Mattel's Gender-Neutral Doll", TIME (2019)

With the goal of providing a toy that everyone can relate to, Mattel has now created a gender fluid doll that all children can enjoy playing with.

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"Gifted Students With Autism Find An Intellectual Oasis In Iowa", All Things Considered (2019)

Some individuals with autism spectrum disorders find it difficult to socialize in conventional spaces. But at the Belin-Blank Center at the University of Iowa's College of Education, many of these “twice exceptional” students have discovered a haven for exploring their interests while interacting with like-minded kids.

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