July 2020

The Office is Dead! Long Live the Office in a Post-Pandemic World

By: | July 26, 2020

The future of the office has become an open question after the coronavirus lockdown forced tens of millions of Americans to work from home. Will office workers flock back to their cubicles and water coolers when the pandemic ends? Or will employees want to hold on to their newfound freedom and flexibility, while employers eye […]

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There Is So Much More Than the Nuclear Family, Even Now

By: | July 21, 2020

The narrative of family as the most legitimate form of care during the pandemic can make it hard to see all the creative ways people are showing up for one another. Read full article from The Atlantic

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44 Mental Health Resources for Black People Trying to Survive in This Country

By: | July 15, 2020

In my years as a mental health reporter and editor, I’ve been heartened to slowly see the collection of mental health resources for Black people start to grow. It’s still not where it needs to be, but there is solidarity and support out there if you need help processing what’s happening (and there’s nothing weak […]

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Many Black and Asian Americans Say They Have Experienced Discrimination Amid the COVID-19 Outbreak

By: | July 15, 2020

The coronavirus outbreak continues to have far-reaching health and economic consequences for the American public. But for many, especially Black and Asian Americans, the effects extend beyond medical and financial concerns. About four-in-ten Black and Asian adults say people have acted as if they were uncomfortable around them because of their race or ethnicity since […]

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Amid Social Justice Protests, Another Wave of Reckonings Hits the Restaurant Industry

By: | July 14, 2020

In several cities, chefs are using social media to share worker stories of racism, sexism, and toxic workplaces The Black Lives Matter movement has prompted all industries to take a hard look at their hiring practices, and the dynamics at play in their work environments. Since the protests against police brutality began at the end […]

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