Nikita Srivastava (’19)
Here’s what caught our eye on the web recently:
At a time when many are asking why race remains such a potent force in our society, it’s important to explore the impact of persistent residential segregation. Mark Treskon of the Urban Institute reports that inclusive communities are more economically prosperous. Published in 2017, this article focuses on segregation in Chicago from 1990-2010 and trends seen in Chicago appear in other major cities as well. City actors could break down barriers to local inclusion, the entire region could benefit from the higher incomes and education levels. The Urban Institute investigates how policy can break down these barriers. Click on this link to learn more: https://www.urban.org/urban-wire/less-segregated-communities-arent-only-more-inclusive-theyre-more-prosperous.
Need a show to binge? Have no fear, Mindy Kaling is here! The Mindy Project starts its 6th and final season this month on Hulu. Kaling portrays Dr. Mindy Lahiri, a young Indian physician, navigating her way through life as successful owner of two practices. Mindy faces issues of being in an interracial relationships and being a single mom. Kaling not only shows the humor in these situations but the reality of what is truly like to be an ethnic minority woman trying to make it in a man’s world. Watch it now: http://www.hulu.com
Witness to Innocence is a national organization composed and lead by exonerated death row survivors. Many wrongfully convicted individuals face the death penalty. WTI empowers exonerees by fighting against the death penalty. Furthermore, WTI partners with other anti-death penalty organizations providing a different perspective on the issue. The mission is “to abolish the death penalty by empowering exonerated death row survivors and their loved ones to become effective leaders in the abolition movement.” Click on this link to learn more: https://www.witnesstoinnocence.org/
Native American stories and voices are continuously ignored by mainstream culture. Colonization forced assimilation erasing, literally and culturally, indigenous people and the issues they face. In particular, Native American women, trans and nonbinary folks face a unique set of issues. Many Native American women lead the charge to not only raise awareness but also actively fighting for change. Here are 15 indigenous feminists you need to know about: https://www.bitchmedia.org/article/15-indigenous-feminists-know-read-and-listen
Guest Contributor: Nikita Srivastava, (’19)
