2023 Civics Edition
April 25, 2023
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⏳ Migrants struggle to find lawyers to meet one year deadline to file for asylum: Many asylum seekers in New York City are struggling to file their cases in time for the one-year anniversary of their arrival. Esteban, an asylum seeker from Colombia who spoke with Documented, explained that he fled his home country in order to avoid daily discrimination because of his sexuality. Currently living in Brooklyn, he is scrambling to file his case by May 11. Esteban says he can't afford a lawyer and has tried to obtain free legal help but has been unsuccessful. He isn't the only one. Read more to find out what New York's asylum seekers are up against this spring. ICYMI: New York launches Immigrant Heritage Week
🖊️ Minn. House passes warehouse worker safety bill: A bill passed by the Minnesota House on Monday improves safety protections for workers at Minnesota warehouses, including Amazon facilities, reports Sahan Journal. This bill, which passed on a 69-60 vote and is headed to the Senate, ensures that employees receive breaks during the workday, and are provided with data on how fast they work. In addition, corporations with 100 or more employees at a warehouse distribution center must explain how performance is measured in the worker's preferred language. Read more to learn how this bill protects workers.
🏀 Women and transgender athletes in sports media coverage: More than fifty years after Title IX, Our Body Politic examines how female and transgender athletes are treated and covered in the news. In the wake of the NCAA women's championship earlier this month, guest host and The Grio's senior correspondent Natasha Alford discusses Black women athletes, college sports and sports journalism. Listen to the full episode.
👩🏾🏫 How one Tulsa educator overcame the pandemic’s challenges: Last year, Traci Manuel was named Tulsa Teacher of the Year for addressing learning gaps among students from different socioeconomic classes at Carver Middle School. Recently, The Oklahoma Eagle interviewed the high school English teacher for their series on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on public education in the state. “Black and [B]rown students suffered in great numbers, particularly during the peak of the pandemic,” Manuel told the Eagle. Just last month, Manuel also received the distinction of being the 2023 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year, which makes her the first African American in the state to receive the honor in 49 years. Read to learn how Manuel and another Tulsa educator navigated the difficulties of teaching during the pandemic.
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