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The Future of Work: Trends and Innovations Shaping Society, Culture, and Leadership
The Future of Work: Trends and Innovations Shaping Society, Culture, and Leadership
Cultured Convos: Media Diversity w/ Kenya Downs
After attending Freedom of Expression in a Multicultural World at the National Endowment of Democracy (NED) hosted by NED's Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA) and the Media and Diversity Institute (MDI) in early June I felt it was imperative to have a follow-up conversation on diversity in the media.
This Weeks Discovery: The Skimm
Earlier this week I decided to take public transportation to work... Any one living in the Washington, D.C. area knows that the journey to work can be a bit of an adventure. In preparation, I plugged in my tunes and opened up the Pulse App on my phone. A young professional looking woman sat next to me and began to read her email. The image on her phone caught my eye and I instantly became curious. Don't judge me for being nosey, I am an information connoisseur! Naturally, I pulled out the Google machine and what I found has become my new favorite news service.
How do U.S. policies, industries, and cultural narratives contribute to gender violence beyond its borders? This piece explores the global impact of American power—from conflict minerals in the Congo to structural economic reforms and exported misogyny—while spotlighting organizations like Panzi Foundation, MADRE, Feminist Majority Foundation, and V-Day that are working toward a more just and equitable world.