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Pride and Self-Love in the L.G.B.T.Q. African Diaspora

Jake Naughton

March 19, 2018 |

The New York Times |

Photojournalism |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States

In order to help him understand his identity as a queer African, Mikael Owunna traveled around the United States and Europe photographing queer and trans Africans. The result is a series of portraits that created a validating, loving space for their subjects.

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‘Black Panther' Threw a Spotlight on Diversity and the Twin Cities is Taking Note

Amanda Ostuni

March 08, 2018 |

Twin Cities Business |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Minneapolis’ Twin Cities Black Film Festival highlights the work of black actors and filmmakers for the last sixteen years. It also helps grow the next generation of filmmakers through workshops as well as helping to expand the audience for film by offering subsidized transportation to screenings.

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Geothermal Energy Grows in Kenya

Amy Yee

February 23, 2018 |

The New York Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Kenya

Kenya harnesses geothermal energy to power the nation. By developing naturally occurring geothermal areas at the East African Rift, they were able to supply almost half of the country's energy needs in 2015.

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Three Dogs Are Rebuilding Chilean Forests Once Devastated By Fire

Desirée Kaplan

February 19, 2018 |

Green Matters |

Multi-Media |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: Chile, Maule

In the wake of more than 100 forest fires in Maule, Chile, hundreds of burned acres of forest are being replanted by three Border Collies named Das, Olivia, and Summer and an organization called Pewos. The dogs bound through miles of terrain with special backpacks that release native seeds to regrow the area. So far the dogs have worked in 15 forests in the region and plants are starting to come back.

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Farmers Are Using Flowers To Beat Back Pests Instead Of Chemicals

Aimee Lutkin

February 06, 2018 |

Green Matters |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: England, Lancaster, Lancashire

Scientists are experimenting with a natural form of pesticide by planting flowers amongst their crops to attract insects that eat the pests that damage the crops. One study in Switzerland found a 61% reduction in leaf damage after ladybugs visited the mixture of wheat, poppies, cilantro, and dill.

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These College Startups Don't Charge Tuition Until Grads Make $50,000 a Year

Sonya Mann

February 05, 2018 |

Inc. Magazine |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States

In response to the rising cost of college and a changing labor market, several startups are offering an alternative to traditional 4-year higher education programs. In exchange for on average one year of training in computer programming at no cost upfront, students turn over a portion of their salary for a set number of years after graduating. If they are not offered a job within a certain period of time, students don't have to pay. "How many people have tried to learn programming on their own and not made it?" co-founder of Lambda School said. "Usually that's just a matter of not sticking it out ."

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How Preston took back control

Aditya Chakrabortty

January 31, 2018 |

The Guardian |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: England, Preston

The city of Preston, northern England, models a new local procurement plan after an initiative in Cleveland, Ohio that keeps money spent by large community institutions, like hospitals and schools, within the local economy. By focusing the chain of supply and demand within the community through co-ops and credit unions, the city of Preston saved £75m that goes back into the local economy.

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Can Food Hubs Scale Nationally and Stay True to the Cause?

Lisa Held

January 31, 2018 |

Civil Eats |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Common Market in Philadelphia is an example of a thriving food hub. A 2017 study showed there are at least 360 active food hubs in America that are helping small farmers sell their produce while helping people access healthy food. Now that the model has been proven at a local level, it remains to be seen whether these food hubs will have success with national expansion, though the Common Market is demonstrating success in three markets already.

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'I used to see them as a bunch of rioters': Brazil's radical farmers

Ignacio Amigo

January 25, 2018 |

The Guardian |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: Brazil, Ribeirão Preto

In Brazil, 45% of agriculturally viable land is owned by 1% of tenants. To combat this inequitable ratio, the Landless Workers’ Movement formed and took a stand for seizing lands that are "not fulfilling a productive or social use." The group successfully reclaimed an area known as Mario Lago and has since begun a reforestation process alongside agroforestry which has allowed for an increase in diversity of food produced. The farmers haven't stopped there, however. To sell their produce, they have implemented a system of turning the consumer into a co-producer thus ensuring economic stability.

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No Price Tags: These Neighbors Built Their Own Economy Without Money

Araz Hachadourian

January 24, 2018 |

Yes! Magazine |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, St. Louis, Missouri

Time-banking is a way of trading goods and skills using labor hours rather than cash. The system connects neighbors to fulfill each other’s needs, everything from bike repairs to cooking and cleaning. More than 2,000 hours have been exchanged through St. Louis’ Cowry Collective, one of the nearly 500 time banks in the United States.

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