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Spanish towns are responding to population decline by welcoming migrants
In November 2019, Ángel Márquez and his family abandoned their home in Venezuela’s Barinas province and joined the more than 4 million Venezuelans that have left their homelands due to the economic and humanitarian crises that plague the country. In search of a new home, the Márquez family Read More...
Andrew Yang joins cash relief initiative giving away $1,000 checks
Many people scoffed at Andrew Yang when he ran for president this past year on the single issue of universal basic income (UBI). Foreseeing mass job loss in the future, Yang wanted to introduce something he called a “Freedom Dividend,” which would provide every American adult with a basic Read More...
New NBA Foundation will donate $300 million to support racial justice
The NBA has a reputation as one of the most progressive sports leagues. Now, the NBA is taking another big step to support social justice with its newly established NBA Foundation which will donate $300 million over the next decade to boost economic growth in the Black community. The new Read More...
3 ways to navigate an uncomfortable conversation
From time to time, you’ll find yourself in a situation where you must have an important conversation with someone that is inherently uncomfortable. It’s a part of life, which is why we’re sharing three methods below that will not only help you endure uncomfortable conversation but also ensure Read More...
Salary history bans and beyond: strategies to close the wage gap
It’s common practice to ask candidates for a job opening how much they’re making in their current position, but when women and candidates of color routinely make less money than their white, male counterparts, this question can work to reinforce pay gaps. Fortunately, salary-history bans, Read More...
Even if small talk is superficial, science says it’s beneficial at work
We often think of small talk at work as superficial and inconsequential, but a new study challenges this view. In fact, a new study found that the trivial, non-work related conversations we have with colleagues are more beneficial than we give them credit for. Promoting well-being: To measure the Read More...
Meet Caesar, the therapy llama calming tensions at protests
Portland has been in the headlines a lot lately after waves of protests led to clashes between police and activists. But even amongst the intensity of the unrest, there were pockets of calm around “Caesar the No Drama Llama." Caesar is a retired 6-year-old Argentine grand champion show llama Read More...
Why Apple’s low-carbon aluminum is a climate game changer
In July, Apple made a pledge to be carbon-neutral by 2030. Its a lofty target for the tech giant, but it has a novel material that it believes will help the company accomplish its goal. The new material is a “low-carbon” aluminum that it can use to make its sleek laptops. The lightweight Read More...
To address racism today, companies must back words with action
Much has changed in the corporate world since 2014. Back then, brands went largely unchallenged for standing on the sidelines or issuing noncommittal statements during the Black Lives Matter protests in Ferguson, Missouri. Calls for the Washington football team to change its name at that time Read More...
New Google badge makes it easier to patron Black-owned businesses
Supporting Black-owned businesses is a great way to use your dollars to fight for racial justice. Now, Google is making it easier for users to locate and patron Black-owned businesses by adding a badge to companies’ Google profiles. The badge is a black heart over an orange three-striped Read More...