How The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade Uprooted Millions
Here are some things you need to know about the biggest slave trade in history. The forced slavery of Africans dates back to as early as the mid-15th century. Rough…
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The COVID-19 Pandemic Is Making The Rich Richer
While millions are struggling to survive amid the pandemic, the rich are gaining more wealth. This is based on the findings of the Institute for Policy Studies (IPS) and Americans…
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The States With The Most DACA Recipients
These ten states have recorded the highest number of approved applications for the DACA program. Since its introduction in 2012, around 800,000 people have applied and received approval for the…
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How Pandemics Have Changed American Cities – Often For The Better
New York City’s experience as the epicenter of the U.S. COVID-19 outbreak is raising questions about urban living. Quarantined residents worry about the future in a city known for its…
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Where Same-Sex Marriages Are Legal
At a glance, here are the countries where same-sex marriages are fully or partially legal. The number of jurisdictions fully or partially legalising same-sex marriages has grown in the past…
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The World’s Most Powerful Passports Of 2020
If you’re a passport holder in these countries, you can travel freer than anyone else. Earlier this year, Henley & Partners named the most powerful passports in the world for…
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Should You Fly yet? An Epidemiologist And An Exposure Scientist Walk You Through The Decision Process
We don’t know about you, but we’re ready to travel. And that typically means flying. We have been thinking through this issue as moms and as an exposure scientist and…
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What Is Juneteenth And Why Are People Celebrating It?
What exactly happened on June 19? What is the reason why people are celebrating it? Juneteenth — a combination of the words “June” and “nineteenth” — marks the earliest U.S.…
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Living The Life: How To Stay Independent As A Senior
Among the many things people tend to fear as they age are the effects of aging on their independence. As people grow older, their bodies become weaker and more vulnerable…
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What You Need To Know About The Racial Wealth Gap In America
Here are some figures revealing just how big the wealth gap is between different races. The on-going Black Lives Matter Protests have brought into light the issue of rising economic…
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