CSS Digest | September 2
- News
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- Research Preview: Dignity of Fragile Essential Work in a Pandemic
- Earl Lewis Awarded the National Humanities Medal by President Biden
- Earl Lewis Speaks on Reparations
- Young Speaks About Latest Book on Podcast
- Research
- Events
- News Features
- Staff Features
- In the Face of Resistance: Advancing Equity in Higher Education
- Greening the Road Ahead: Navigating Challenges for Just Transitions to Electric Vehicles
- In the Wake of Affirmative Action
- Center for Social Solutions Co-Produces 'The Cost of Inheritance'
- Press Release: Earl Lewis, University of Michigan, Receives the Roy Rosenzweig Distinguished Service Award from the Organization of American Historians
- Higher Admissions: The Rise, Decline, and Return of Standardized Testing
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The Value of Diversity
"Future foretold: A new America in 2040" by Stef W. Kight, Axios
In just over 20 years, America’s demographics will look a lot different than they do now. This article lists the insights for the population of the U.S. in the 2040s, including race, age, religious affiliation, and more.
Slavery and Its Aftermath
"Nestlé admits slavery in Thailand while fighting child labour lawsuit in Ivory Coast" by Annie Kelly, The Guardian
Nestlé, the largest global food company, publicly shared their discovery of the use of unpaid labour in its supply chains. Though the corporation has now committed to self-policing the sources of its products, this serves as a somber reminder that many international corporations may be unwillingly or purposefully exploiting cultural differences and poverty.
Water, Equity and Security
"Homes Are Being Built the Fastest in Many Flood-Prone Areas, Study Finds" by Christopher Flavelle, NYT
Despite rising sea levels and an increase in flooding brought on by climate change, flood-prone areas have seen the largest rise in new houses since 2010. This is cause for concern, as these newly constructed homes will likely face the consequences of increasingly harsh weather patterns.
The Future of Work
"My BA in French made me the tech CEO I am today" by Chris Lister, Fast Company
One tech CEO explains how his liberal arts degree helped shape him into the successful leader he is now, highlighting that there are multiple avenues one can take to prosper in the workforce.
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The Value of Diversity
"He Fought for Migrant Kids. Then He Got Rich." (2019)
This short documentary chronicles the story of Juan Sanchez, the man who turned the battle for migrant children’s rights into a business scheme.
Watch on The Atlantic or YouTube
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Slavery and Its Aftermath
"The Fight for a True Democracy", 1619 (2019)
In the first episode of 1619, an new New York Times audio series, Nikole Hannah-Jones discusses the history of slavery and the battle for abolishment in the United States.
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Water, Equity and Security
Words on Water (2017 - )
This podcast is entirely devoted to discussing water—featuring expert voices from the water field and the latest information from the Water Environment Federation.
Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts