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BITCOINS ARE HIGHLY REACTIVE
On March 11, 2020, WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic and the bitcoin (BTC) was worth $7,950. The next day BTC plunged to $4,810. It slowly rose to around $10k in May. By November it held […]
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HOW WE LEARN BIAS AND TOLERANCE
We all notice race from birth. As babies, we quickly differentiate languages, likely from the sounds we hear while in the womb. Studies show that newborns can identify their mother’s voice and turn towards it. […]
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CULTURALLY DIVERSE BOOKS CAN BUILD TOLERANCE
Experience and research show that cultural exposure broadens our minds and increases our understanding of other races. As the pandemic constrains us to stay home, our social interactions are limited. But we can still experience […]
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STUDY SAYS DR SEUSS BOOKS ARE RACIST
Acutely aware of the power of books to teach tolerance or racism, publishers and authors face ostracism for racially insensitive content—a form of cancel culture. On March 2, to mark the birthday of famed US […]
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ATTACKS AGAINST ASIANS IN THE US — IS IT REALLY ON THE RISE?
Since the pandemic began in December 2019, there has been a marked animosity against Asians around the world. In the US, the media and social media have highlighted increased attacks against Asians, especially those of […]