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Scientists tap the world’s most powerful computers in the race to stop COVID-19A scholar of black politics explains why there aren’t national African American leaders in this momentHow do I prepare my phone for a protest?Technology can still live up to its promise as a force for justiceYvonne Orji’s HBO special ‘Momma, I Made It!’ is the laugh the black community needs right nowA few superspreaders transmit the majority of coronavirus casesThis is the way to create an effective crisis response strategyAudio recordings emerge of LinkedIn’s disastrous town hall on raceTropical Storm Cristobal path: 4 ways to track it in real time as the hurricane season starts earlyNYC records day of zero COVID-19 deaths, as infection rate spikes elsewhereLeaked audio: LinkedIn’s community standards apply to everyone—even TrumpHow to find and support Black-owned businesses, wherever you are‘It’s so bizarre’: Bill Gates finally responds to COVID-19 conspiracies about himYouTubers are creating monetized videos about racial justice so you can donate to BLM by streamingNational Donut Day freebies and deals are going fast. Here’s where to get your much-needed treatTo fight systemic racism, protest ‘leadership’—not just leadersThis darkly funny outdoor ad proves we’re living in ‘Black Mirror’These iPhone apps support black creators and social justice6 things to boost your résumé if your internship was canceled due to COVID-19Genius productivity hack: Tell yourself it’s a horrible, hellacious, excruciating task5 books to start to teach anti-racism to childrenSurprisingly rosy jobs report defies experts as unemployment falls to 13.3% in MayThe Walker Art Center officially cuts ties with Minneapolis police—will more museums follow suit?As graduations go virtual, are yard signs exposing kids to scammers?These hungry superworms happily munch through plasticRemodeling? Hire a black designerThe lethal history of rubber bullets—and why they should never be used on peaceful protestersThere’s a simple way to reduce extreme political rhetoric on Facebook and TwitterEveryone’s favorite graduation gift, ‘Oh, the Places You’ll Go!’ has its work cut out for it this yearJ.C. Penney store closures: A list of all 154 stores closingI’m a gay CEO, and this is why parental leave will promote gender equalityWhy this company is testing a 4-day workweek6 ways leaders can combat racism in the workplaceThe biggest tech IPO of 2020 so far is a company you’ve never heard ofWhen is the NBA returning? Here’s what we know so farThese are 8 simple reforms mayors could make to start to reduce police violenceHow to watch free classic movies about black lives in solidarity with ongoing protestsPeople are finding comfort in the words of Herman Munster. Yes, that Herman MunsterUrban planners reveal where bedbugs thrive in the creepiest research project in historyThis video calls out L.A. mayor’s handling of police force during Black Lives Matter protestsReport: Racial justice groups hit by more cyberattacks during George Floyd protestsACLU’s executive director says defunding police budgets will be his ‘North Star’ going forwardIt’s terrible that we even have to explain what pepper balls are, but here we are6 tips for switching careers in the middle of a pandemicWill the protests spread COVID-19? The police response is the more likely culpritThe Gates Foundation is giving $1.6 billion to ensure people get all the other vaccines they need tooUnsurprisingly, women continue to face an evolving intersection of problems at workShyp’s founder is back with a new kind of shipping startup‘Run the Jewels 4’ couldn’t possibly be more relevant to right nowThe world’s largest jewelry maker commits to using 100% recycled silver and goldWatch Meghan Markle get personal about Black Lives MatterHow this company is fighting healthcare fraud with AIWho’s hiring right now? These companies have entry-level jobs openings and internshipsInterior design is a human right, not a luxuryGeorge Floyd funeral and memorial services: Here’s what to knowPandemics have fueled the rise of mega-corporations—and they’ll do it againThe only thing missing from ‘Star Wars’ star John Boyega’s fiery Black Lives Matter speechWalmart removes guns and ammo from some stores due to ongoing protests against police brutalitySignal should be protesters’ messaging app of choice thanks to new blur face tool7 important books for building an anti-racist workplaceDomestic abuse is on the rise. IBM shows how design can help combat itLawmakers pass Paycheck Protection Program changes to give businesses more flexibilityWhy Citizen has become the unofficial social network for protestsWill air-conditioning help spread the coronavirus?We need to talk about how media and creatives portray Black peopleAccomplish goals by identifying and overcoming your weaknesses‘Standing in the gap’: One part of allyship that gets overlookedWarner Music Group pops after Nasdaq debut as the pandemic and protests rage onPipeline companies are still trying to take people’s land—even during a pandemicTrump campaign rips Evan Spiegel as ‘radical’ after Snapchat stops promoting president’s accountWaiting for a second stimulus check? The GOP isn’t itching to send you oneThe narratives Facebook uses to keep its employees happy are crumblingThis psychiatrist says your pandemic blues have a name: adjustment disorderCan the furniture industry end waste by going circular? Ikea wants to find outThe twisted psychology of militarized police uniformsPeople applaud Ben & Jerry’s for condemning white supremacy in strongest corporate statement yetThe future of music festivals in the COVID era is hereMichael B. Jordan’s ‘Just Mercy’ streams for free as show of support for Black Lives Matter protestsSamsung wants you to clean up your act with this Galaxy Watch handwashing reminder appThe real reason Ford, Chanel, and L’Oreal are producing masks and face shieldsYou’ve secured a virtual interview. Now, land the job with these tipsFashion retailer PrettyLittleThing x rapper Saweetie collab to donate all proceeds to Black Lives MatterFree offers are everywhere these days. But what are you sacrificing to these quick fixes?Murals for George Floyd around the world memorialize his death and show solidarity against racismA founder grapples with the psychological fallout of a looming recessionWill the George Floyd protests finally bring down America’s racist monuments?When talking about racial inequality, don’t forget the gap of black stressSoftBank launching $100 million fund investing ‘in companies led by founders and entrepreneurs of color’White nationalists are using fake antifa Twitter accounts to disrupt protestsTech companies caring about Black Lives Matter is too little, too lateRacism is built into U.S. cities. Here’s how architects can fight backDoes your local prosecutor hold police accountable? This site will tell youThe pandemic revealed the importance of digital accessibilityTo remake the world, give girls all the (power) toolsHow to watch BET’s special about race and police brutality protests without cableIs there a curfew tonight? This map will tell youThis art project flies George Floyd’s last words across the sky5 ways to support Black Lives Matter protesters—even if you can’t join a protestGeorge Floyd protests: Press Freedom Tracker shows attacks on journalists are growingNo, Tushy bidet brand, nobody needs to hear your toilet-pun messages of supportFrustration, confusion as Black Lives Matter hashtags get drowned out by Black Out TuesdayHow that Pepsi Kendall Jenner ad taught brands to respond in this momentThe case for wearing see-through face masksIs it time to defund the police?Facebook had a design to flag Trump’s hate speech . . . in 2016Brands have something to say about racism. Why does it all look the same?7 black-owned businesses to support online right nowHistory teaches 3 essential leadership lessons for our current crisisThis ‘smart oven’ company raised $20 million to help people cook at homeAntimicrobial coatings might make you feel safe but they probably don’t do anythingThis one image explains what’s happening at the anti-racism protestsThe 1619 Project creator Nikole Hannah-Jones loves watching forensic filesThe long, ugly history of how police have tracked protestersWhat is Blackout Tuesday? Apple, Spotify join music industry’s response to George Floyd’s deathThe epic emptiness of Rush Limbaugh’s ‘Breakfast Club’ appearanceThis legislative package on police reform is aimed at fixing the NYPDThe world lost enough trees to cover Pennsylvania last year—but some countries are reversing the trendPandemic unemployment tool helps you calculate how much assistance you could getAs cities make deep cuts because of COVID-19, police departments are keeping their fundingThis haunting 8:46 spot is the most powerful corporate response to George Floyd’s deathThe 15% pledge takes retail chains like Whole Foods and Walmart to task for lack of representationSecond stimulus check? Here’s the latest update from the slow-moving SenateK-pop stans may have caused the Dallas Police Department’s surveillance app to crashAnother consequence of climate change: dinky little treesWhat is antifa, anyway? Here’s a brief explainerWe need brands to behave like activistsLegendary artist Christo has died. See 10 of his greatest worksWhy Amazon’s support for the racial inequality protests rings hollowOne-third of small independent farms could go bankrupt in 2020 due to COVID-19How COVID-19 should impact performance reviewsWhy this CEO says ‘staying nimble’ is key to the success of direct-to-consumer businessesWatch Spike Lee’s powerful new short film about George Floyd on TwitterWatch Ava DuVernay’s perfect response to Trump’s call for ‘law and order’The marriage of biology and silicon is poised to unleash (literal) life-changing innovationsGoogle Search will now favor websites with great UXOur health data can help stop COVID-19—but we need strong safeguards to protect itEmerging from this pandemic stronger means investing in girls nowWill a COVID-19 vaccine arrive by 2021? Health tech leaders are skepticalGeorge Floyd protests: CEOs and business leaders respond to nationwide civil unrestMove over, data visualization. The era of ‘data simulation’ is hereExperts predict what it’ll take to find a job in a post-COVID-19 worldCOVID-19 made Khan Academy Kids vital for parents. Now it faces a cash crunchThis is how we start to break the mental health stigma at workSpotify is strategically expanding its podcast training for marginalized communitiesRestaurant eating during the pandemic is upending the movement to eliminate single-use plasticIt’s time for employers to stand up for working parentsSpike Lee, Run the Jewels, and 89 other pop-culture musts for June 2020This factory is growing a new kind of food for cows: A seaweed that reduces their burps