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March 4, 2016
Photo via Alex Wong/Getty Images Edited by Mara Meyers This week includes the war against female autonomy, why Black History Month may be over but the work of amplifying Black voices is not, and how Hillary Clinton is held to a higher standard on race. What we’ve been checking out… Lupita Nyong’o and Trevor Noah […]
June 12, 2015
This week we’ve got truths about male privilege, trailblazing women in tech, and a guide on how to talk about a woman running for president. What we’ve been checking out… Seven TED talks on being transgender. Some of Hollywood’s most powerful women, including Taraji P. Henson, Viola Davis, and Jessica Lange, drop knowledge on sexism, […]
May 30, 2015
Edited by Mara Meyers This week we’ve got lots of tips on how to write and deliver an impactful talk, what’s wrong with all-male panels, and some harsh realities about public education. What we’ve been checking out… Kudos of the Week: Find out why this guy gave up his seat on an all-male panel. Annette […]
May 1, 2015
Edited by Mara Meyers This week we’ve been following the Baltimore uprising… An important reminder when thinking about Freddie Gray, Michael Brown and the countless others who have died at the hands of the police: We cannot simply replace the word “Ferguson” with “Baltimore” because each story, person, and life is unique. Baltimore native Ta-Nehisi […]
April 24, 2015
Edited by Mara Meyers In this week’s ReFRESH we’ve got answers to questions about systemic racism, a letter to the President on Earth Day, and how one of our speakers turned his learning disability into a strength. What we’ve been checking out… What is insight if nobody listens? This helpful TED Talk gives tips on […]