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The Value of Diversity

"Cherokee Nation Seeks to Send First Delegate to Congress" by Jose A. Del Real, NYT

For the first time ever, the chief of the Cherokee Nation will appoint a delegate to Congress. The political actions of the Oklahoma nation transpire during a period of determination to attain better representation and recognition of Native Americans.

 

Slavery and Its Aftermath

"5 things people still get wrong about slavery" by Karen Turner and Jessica Machado, Vox

Historians debunk five common misconceptions about American slavery and its lasting effects.

 

Water, Equity and Security

"Nestle wants to keep pumping millions of gallons of water from Florida's Ginnie Springs for bottled water" by Tiffini Theisen, Orlando Sentinel

Nestlé is interested in withdrawing over a million gallons of water from natural springs in Florida. The food production company plans to use this water for bottling, but environmentalists protest the extraction of the resource.

 

The Future of Work

"The Robot Apocalypse Has Been Postponed" by Ross Douthat, NYT

This New York Times opinion piece posits that automation may not end up resulting in the widely-predicted catastrophic impact on employment. Revealing the recent deceleration of productivity and the rise of employment rates, the author argues that these trends indicate positive implications for our workforce.

 

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"World's first AI presenter unveiled in China", The Guardian 

Replacing human work, the Xinhua state news agency has implemented artificially-intelligent anchors, who will keep audiences updated at all times.

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Slavery and Its Aftermath

"Rapsody's New Album Honors the Generational Power of Black Women", The Mother Jones Podcast

This episode of The Mother Jones Podcast explores the thematic brilliance of Rapsody’s Eve, an album that not only has been acclaimed for its musical merit, but also for its messages of representation and empowerment.

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