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If I Can Dream: The Elvis Tribute To Martin Luther King, Jr.

“If I can dream: The Elvis tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr.,” by Robert Morrison, Queen’s University, Ontario Fifty years ago, on April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr. was standing on the second-storey balcony of the Lorraine Motel in … Continue reading

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How Whiteness Was Invented And Fashioned In Britain’s Colonial Age Of Expansion

“How whiteness was invented and fashioned in Britain’s colonial age of expansion,” by Beverly Lemire, University of Alberta Fashion is political — today as in the past. As Britain’s Empire dramatically expanded, people of all ranks lived with clothing and everyday … Continue reading

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Where Our Thoughts Come From

“Where our thoughts come from: How micro emotions affect spontaneous thought,” by Francois Richer, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) Our thoughts are like a private theatre, and as such they can fascinate us. They are sometimes unpredictable and sometimes … Continue reading

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Alexei Navalny Had A Vision Of A Democratic Russia.

“Alexei Navalny had a vision of a democratic Russia. That terrified Vladimir Putin to the core,” by Robert Horvath, La Trobe University Alexei Navalny was a giant figure in Russian politics. No other individual rivalled the threat he posed to the … Continue reading

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Is The ‘Midlife Crisis’ A Real Thing?

“Is the ‘midlife crisis’ a real thing?”  by Nick Haslam, The University of Melbourne Middle age is often seen as life’s pivot point. A hill has been climbed and the view over the other side is unsettling. As Victor Hugo said: … Continue reading

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Deepfakes: How To Empower Youth To Fight The Threat Of Misinformation And Disinformation

“Deepfakes: How to empower youth to fight the threat of misinformation and disinformation,” by Nadia Naffi, Université Laval The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2024 has issued a stark warning: misinformation and disinformation, primarily driven by deepfakes, are ranked as … Continue reading

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Women Still Face Gender Inequalities At Work Post-Pandemic

“Women still face gender inequalities at work post-pandemic,” by Claudine Mangen, Concordia University The COVID-19 pandemic brought the longstanding economic inequalities between women and men into sharp focus. From the onset of the pandemic, up until the summer of 2022, … Continue reading

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Entrepreneurs Are Facing A Mental Health Crisis

“Entrepreneurs are facing a mental health crisis — here’s how to help them,” Neil Seeman, University of Toronto Mental health is a pressing concern in the startup community. Entrepreneurs face several unique challenges, including securing funding and meeting gruelling performance targets … Continue reading

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Gospel Singer Mahalia Jackson’s Suggestion Changed A Good Speech To A Majestic Sermon

“Gospel singer Mahalia Jackson made a suggestion during the 1963 March on Washington − and it changed a good speech to a majestic sermon on an American dream,” by Bev-Freda Jackson, American University School of Public Affairs Every now and … Continue reading

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What Is Resilience? A Psychologist Explains The Main Ingredients

“What is resilience? A psychologist explains the main ingredients that help people manage stress,” by Rachel Goldsmith Turow, Seattle University The word resilience can be perplexing. Does it mean remaining calm when faced with stress? Bouncing back quickly? Growing from adversity? … Continue reading

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