Interesting Things On the Internet: Edition 5
Thank you to those who made the status quo uncomfortable. Thank you for those who have opened your hearts and minds to listen and understand. And thank you to the behavior change at scale that's taking place.
The world is going to look wildly different in one year, five years, 20 years' time. I can't wait to see what it will look like and how different we will all be.
The Beautiful Black Body: Artist Mikel Owunna was tired of seeing images of negative images of black people in media, he wanted to reframe the perspective of the black body. Using fluorescent body paint and ultraviolet light, Owunna created images that showed the black body as a site of magic.
If you're looking to act and make a change: Here's a very detailed, easy-to-get started resource list to become actively anti-racist.
Ways to support business owners in major cities: While this isn't an exhaustive list of every town in the US, it's a start. If there are lists for your city, send my way, and I'll share it out next week.
Data-visualization is over, Data simulation is where it's at: Charts and graphs tell a story, but it takes a while to get the full picture, and sometimes there are even more questions than clarity. Data simulation not only teaches complex concepts in an easy to understand way, but it also helps viewers build empathy for the subject matter (especially if it's about other people) as well.
Show Your Boss What You Do: With WFH, a relatively new concept for many - including leadership - this article is jam-packed with helpful advice on how to make your invisible work more visible.
Returnships for Older or Employees Who Have Taken a Break: Retired, close to it, or taken time off of work to have a family? Returnships are giving skilled workers a chance to step back into the workforce in areas the world needs - technology and health care.