- Today in "This Is Why We Still Need Feminism" news: Bustle reported on a company that was hiring a female intern and decided to hold "a contest" for interns in bikinis. Sounds legit. Thanks to the internet's criticism, the contest was ended. Sometimes the internet can be used for good.
- Well hell... it's about time. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, aka the Academy that gives out Oscars, appears to be making a genuine attempt at diversifying by bringing in more women and people of color.
For today's musical hit, we have the official Hamilton version of "Immigrants: (We Get The Job Done)"
Today's critical rolls: Have you ever encountered sexism or racism (or some sort of prejudice) in the workplace? Whether it's happened to you or someone you know, if you're comfortable, let us know the story and what it was like.
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