“Coming back here is not easy. The racism…when I played here… The difficulty of going through different places where we traveled,” the Hall of Fame baseball player continued. “People said to me… ‘You think you’re a better person, you think you won when you played here and conquered?’ I said, you know, I would never…
How The Murder of Emmett Till Led To The Creation Of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone was created by Rod Serling, who believed in using television as a platform for social activism and commentary.The show was initially inspired by the murder of Emmett Till, a Black teenager who was brutally killed in Mississippi in the 1950s.Serling’s attempts to directly adapt Till’s story were met with censorship, leading him…
Workplace Bullying: Weaponizing Belonging at Work
Belonging is an evolutionary longing in which connection equals protection, both for our bodies and souls (Sapolsky, 2004). Authentic connection is generative, encouraging us to grow while staying in alignment with our core values (hooks, 1996). True belonging encourages both interdependence, inviting us to lean on and support others, and independence, insisting we maintain personal…
What Is a Prenup & What Does It Do? | Miranda Marquit
Prenuptial agreements are often associated with the rich and famous, but even if your income is modest, you may benefit from a prenup if you want to ensure that what’s yours remains yours in case “Till death do us part” should devolve into “Spare me the pleasure of your company.” Protecting yourself with a prenuptial agreement can be…
Five organizations dedicated to eliminating hunger and sustainably boosting nutrition
In its third year, the Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge is maturing just as are many winners of the annual $1 million in Seed and Growth grants as well as Seeding The Future Grand Prizes that reward their innovative approaches to solving some of the world’s biggest problems. After receiving a total of…
College protests: Some students may also face financial setbacks
Some college students protesting Israel’s war in Gaza have faced disciplinary action in recent weeks, with universities handing down suspensions and expulsions. The consequences of these temporary or permanent bans from campus “may also involve financial setbacks,” said higher education expert Mark Kantrowitz. Depending on the college and disciplinary action taken, those can include the loss of scholarships, previously paid…
Unveiling the Ugliness: White Privilege, Racism, and False Patriotism at Ole Miss
The Untold Herstory Grace Wisher was a free African American woman who was indentured as a child to the famous Star-Spangled Banner flag seamstress, Mary Pickersgill. As an African American living in the early 19th century, Grace’s story remains mostly unknown, but her role in making the flag was just as critical as those who are…
We need food science to ensure a sustainable future for humanity
Food science is a multidisciplinary field that focuses on solving real-world problems around the production of food. Modern consumers want safe, nutritious, and easily available food. Food scientists help farmers, grocers, and other businesses meet those demands. The science of food involves studying: Food compositionPreparationProcessingPreservationEffects on human health Food scientists work to ensure that there…
IRS scrambles to reverse dire statistics on plunging audits for millionaires, soaring reviews for Black Americans | Fortune
A study from January 2023 involving university researchers and the Treasury Department found that IRS data-driven algorithms selected Black taxpayers for auditing at up to 4.7 times the rate of non-Black taxpayers. The study said the IRS disproportionately audited people who claim the Earned Income Tax Credit, which is aimed at low- to moderate-income workers and families: While…
Hailey Van Lith says negative LSU comments fueled by racism
Hailey Van Lith, LSU guard, defended her team against racial bias after a Los Angeles Times article labeled them “dirty debutantes.” Van Lith, acknowledging the presence of black teammates, highlighted the racism they face, emphasizing her duty to support them. She criticized the article’s derogatory language and its failure to motivate the team. “We do…
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