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Canadian black history: More than just a month
“I remember in elementary school, whenever Black History Month would come around, people would treat me with such a celebratory tone – like it was my birthday or something. But it’s, like, we’re still black the other 11 months of the year.” Staasia Daniels’ statement elicited laughter, cheers and even a light applause from her…
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Western med student helps Tanzanian kids
The first thing you notice about Supriya Singh is that she’s already smiling at you. The second thing you notice is that you’re answering her conversational “how’s it going” seriously … and that she’s actually listening. Such a genuine introduction is not exactly surprising, considering that Supriya spends her limited free time doing what she…
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Jamaicans literally running in someone else’s shoes
Imagine being a world champion track and field athlete. Now, imagine putting on the same sweaty T-shirt every day and pulling out splinters from your feet because you have no shoes to run in. Imagine only eating one bowl of rice in the morning and showering with just water and no soap after a full…
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A revolution in education
Paperless textbooks and virtual classrooms — the digital era of education is in full swing and it’s stirring a revolution in how students learn. “The reality is we live in a wonderful time,” says cultural anthropologist Michael Wesch. “There are at least three billion people connecting and collaborating in the air all around us, and…