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Civil rights activist and congressman John Lewis was laid to rest in Atlanta on Thursday and was remembered by many as a kind man who spent his life fighting for positive change. Former President Barack Obama eulogized Lewis and reeled off a list of suggestions for improving civil rights, democracy and voter participation in the United States.
There is a history of moms being the face of protest in America. The image of many activist moms as gentle, caring and domestic is a part of why they get attention. But some people are voicing their frustration about the attention paid to the "Wall Of Moms" who have been protesting in Portland Ore. "It's often been the case that white women are seen as good moms — that when they say that the health or safety of their kids are at risk, then the public at large kind of sits up and pays attention," says writer Dani McClain, "whereas Black moms have often been — our motherhood is questioned. Are we good moms? Do we have enough money? Are we married?"
Most masks come with major social downsides. Are they smiling at my joke or frowning? Add to that the even more serious issues that the 10 million hearing-impaired Americans have with masks; they often rely on lip reading and facial expressions to understand what someone is saying. Enter the mask with a clear plastic panel. Click here to listen or read the story. |
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At a Black Lives Matter protest in Los Angeles, a young Korean American man named Edmond Hong decided to grab a megaphone. Addressing other Asian Americans in the crowd, he described the need to stop being quiet and complacent in the fight against racism. The Code Switch team looks at why so many people mistakenly believe Asian Americans aren't political. Click here to listen.
Jeff Bezos is a man of many firsts. Last week, he faced a personal one: his first appearance before Congress. Lawmakers grilled Amazon's founder about the reach of his company, its troves of data, the rules it sets for workers and the power imbalance with other sellers on its platform. Both Bezos and his business seem to be at their zenith, occupying ever-growing space in American culture. Click here to listen.
Disability was once seen as a personal health problem. But the Americans with Disabilities Act, signed into law 30 years ago, essentially argued that one's inability to walk isn't what holds them back, it's that there are stairs that block them from getting into a school, a workplace or a restaurant. We asked people how this legislation has impacted their life, and what's left to improve. Click here to listen. |
Forgiveness has a PR problem. Think about all those useless idioms used to describe it. Stuff like "forgive and forget," "turn a blind eye," "let bygones be bygones." With that kind of cheesy advice, no wonder so many people travel through life dragging a steamer trunk full of resentments. Click here to listen or read the story.
Alone time isn't actually a bad thing. The Life Kit team takes a deep dive into solitude — its potential benefits and its role in our lives. Click here to listen or read the story.
Have you been taking a pass on regular visits to your favorite coffee shop during the pandemic? Click here to see a video that walks you through a supersimple at-home cold brew recipe. |
In the Indian state of Meghalaya, one of the wettest places on Earth, villagers are separated by rivers and valleys. To stay connected, they coax tree roots to grow together into living bridges. Prasenjeet Yadav, a molecular biologist-turned-photographer, traveled to the hills that are home to the Khasi people, a mountain tribe that, for centuries, have made the harsh landscape its own.
As the nation said farewell to John Lewis, many people braved heat, long lines and the pandemic risk to pay their last respects to the lion of the civil rights movement. Here are portraits of some of the mourners and their words about what Lewis meant to them. |
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In 2018, rapper Kanye West revealed he has a mental illness. Some mental health advocates are now pushing for the media to reexamine how it covers West's actions like his comments about slavery, President Trump and his running for office.
The Netflix series, Indian Matchmaking, has been a big hit in the U.S. and in India. The show follows Sima Taparia, a professional matchmaker from Mumbai, as she jets around the world quizzing clients on their preferences. But some have called out the series for perpetuating gender stereotypes, as well as colorism and classism. Here’s a breakdown of what it’s all about before binge-watching.
The Ellen DeGeneres Show is facing a new round of serious allegations, this time of sexual harassment and misconduct against three of the daily talk show's executive producers, as well as other forms of workplace misconduct. |
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