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Banning the N-word on campus ain't the answer — it censors Black professors like me
The author teaches ‘love conjure/blues’ by Sharon Bridgforth, pictured here. (Redbone Press) Vershawn Ashanti Young, University of Waterloo When…
Conspiracy theories about 5G networks have skyrocketed since COVID-19
A telecommunications tower with a 5G cellular network antenna looms over the skyline. (Shutterstock) Tchéhouali Destiny, Université du Québec à…
Why cellphone videos of black people's deaths should be considered sacred, like lynching photographs
Ahmaud Arbery’s best friend, right, and his sister speak at a memorial event for Arbery on May 9, 2020. Sean…
Why FaceTime can’t replace face-to-face time during social distancing
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7 tips to help kids feeling anxious about going back to school
Veja/Shutterstock Mandie Shean, Edith Cowan University As COVID-19 lockdown measures are lifted, some children may experience social anxiety about the…
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COVID-19 exposes the underbelly of South Africa's education system
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'Vampire fish' gorged on Great Lakes trout until the invasive species was subdued
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Technology threatens human rights in the coronavirus fight
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Mobile technology can improve access to healthcare in Nigeria -- if it's regulated
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