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    May 4

    This Heritage Month is a time to celebrate and a time for action — to call out racism and combat harmful global stereotypes. Learn more in this new post by Chief Talent & Culture Officer Robyn Arville. ⏬

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  2. 21 hours ago

    Panic buying is influenced by the fear of the unknown. It can lead to genuine shortages regardless of whether the risk of a shortage is real or perceived. We witnessed this phenomenon during the onset of last year. See a list of other examples:

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  3. May 12

    ! Eid al-Fitr—also called the "Festival of Breaking the Fast"—is a holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide, marking the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan. See how Eid is celebrated around the world ⬇️

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    May 12

    Happening on 26 May ➡️ Join us and  for a virtual event to talk about increasing representation of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in the news, on , and across the information landscape. RSVP:

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  5. May 11

    When did you discover Wikipedia for the first time? We have been around for 20 years now, and this month we're recognizing the 20th birthdays of the Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Swedish Wikipedias. Happy Birthday!

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  6. May 8

    You might have the "curse of knowledge" if you find it difficult to consider problems from the perspective of lesser-informed people.

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  7. May 7

    “A grave injustice was done to American citizens and resident aliens of Japanese ancestry…” Two important reads on the forced relocation and internment of 120,000 Japanese Americans between 1942-1946: and

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  8. May 5

    Grace Lee Boggs’ career as a renowned author, social activist, philosopher, and feminist spanned over seven decades. She passed away in 2015 at the age of 100, but her impact on labor and civil rights lives on.

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    May 4

    Hey hey! So proud to see ranked as one of the technology projects having the most positive impact on society. After all, that’s exactly what it is here to do.

    The report details how the ethical & societal implications of tech became a larger focus across Stanford Our survey of 900+ randomly selected undergrads revealed students' sentiments about what orgs and technologies have a positive or negative impact on society, on average
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  10. May 5

    Cinco de Mayo facts: - It is *not* Mexico's Independence Day - It is more popularly celebrated in the U.S. - It generates beer sales on par with the Super Bowl Learn more on Wikipedia.

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    May 3

    If you read one thing today, make it this new post from our Chief Talent and Culture Officer Robyn Arville on why this year’s Heritage Month celebration resonates differently than those before.

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  12. May 1

    A self-described "Black, lesbian, mother, warrior, poet," Audre Lorde dedicated both her life and her creative talent to confronting and addressing injustices of racism, sexism, classism, capitalism, heterosexism, and homophobia.

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  13. Apr 30

    Happy ! 🎷 Learn about Fats Waller, a groundbreaking composer of over 400 songs, many of them record-breakers. One of the most popular performers of his era, Waller's music laid the groundwork for modern jazz piano.

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  14. Apr 30

    We are about halfway through Ramadan! Observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community, Ramadan is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam. It lasts 29–30 days, depending on when the crescent moon is seen.

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  15. Apr 29

    1892: "Why should not a chicken cross the road? It would be a fowl proceeding."

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  16. Apr 27

    It's Koningsdag in the Netherlands! Marking the birthday of King Willem-Alexander, "King's Day" is an opportunity for parties, markets, and "orange madness" — streets awash with cars, windows, and people covered in the national color.

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    Apr 27

    Since the word "algorithm" is in the news today, here's a reminder that it is derived from a person's name: Muhammad al-Khwarizmi, a Persian mathematician known as the father of modern algebra

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  18. Apr 26

    35 years ago, the worst nuclear accident in history occurred at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine. Radiation levels remain so high that in 2016, containment workers were limited to 5 hours of work a day each month, followed by 15 days of rest.

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  19. Apr 24

    Did you know that Kalmykia is the only region in Europe where Buddhism is the most-practiced religion?

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  20. Apr 23

    On this day in 1954, Hank Aaron hit his first home run. One of the greatest baseball players in history, Hank still holds multiple Major League records despite having retired nearly 50 years ago.

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