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News and insights on the intersection of race and the workplace.

Study Hall: ‘How Can I Best Support People on Strike?’

Study Hall: ‘How Can I Best Support People on Strike?’

A Study Hall in response to questions on the recent wave of strikes and the importance of advocating for good labor practices, even when it’s inconvenient.

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Study Hall: ‘How Can I Best Support People on Strike?’ (Cont’d)

Study Hall: ‘How Can I Best Support People on Strike?’ (Cont’d)

A Study Hall discussing the recent strikes and the importance of advocating for good labor practices, even when it’s inconvenient.

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What the Affirmative Action Ruling Means for DEI 
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What the Affirmative Action Ruling Means for DEI 

Lawsuits against companies like the Fearless Fund grow following attacks on DEI efforts and the end of affirmative action.

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Study Hall: ‘My Profession is So White. Should I Quit?’

Study Hall: ‘My Profession is So White. Should I Quit?’

A Q+A on diversifying your bookshelves and paving the way for more representation in your industry.

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The Colonial History Behind the Hawai’i Wildfires 
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The Colonial History Behind the Hawai’i Wildfires 

The devastation of the Hawai’i wildfires is connected to a history of colonialism and U.S. capitalist exploitation.

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Study Hall: What To Do After Pay Transparency?

Study Hall: What To Do After Pay Transparency?

Study Hall answers questions from our community. This week, we discuss the next steps after learning about your coworkers’ salaries.

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The Invisible Labor Force Powering ChatGPT
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The Invisible Labor Force Powering ChatGPT

The gig economy includes a cheap workforce contributing to the efficiency of valuable technology, including ChatGPT.

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The Ongoing Problem of Child Labor Abuse
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The Ongoing Problem of Child Labor Abuse

Major U.S. corporations, lawmakers, and the Biden administration are actively exploiting child labor to secure votes and corporate profits.

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How Chinese Migrants Built the Transcontinental Railroad
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How Chinese Migrants Built the Transcontinental Railroad

The Transcontinental Railroad is hailed as one of the country’s greatest engineering feats, but the immigrants who built it have long been ignored. 

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Why Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance Falls Short
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Why Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance Falls Short

As companies continue layoffs amid fears of an impending recession, workers risk unemployment and loss of health insurance.

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