Sugarcane
Emily Kassie and Julian Brave NoiseCat reveal a community uncovering unmarked graves at an Indian residential school.
Racial Equity
Exploring Plural Voting as a Method for Citizen Engagement
Hollie Russon Gilman and Sarah Jacob spoke with Paula Berman, Alex Randaccio, and Matt Prewitt from RadicalxChange.
Mic Up Perspective – AI and Cybersecurity: Pioneering the Workforce of Tomorrow
Terry Leach, a member of the #ShareTheMicInCyber network, explains how AI tools can strengthen cybersecurity and improve the cyber workforce
Announcing the 2024 #ShareTheMicInCyber Fellows
Meet the 2024 #ShareTheMicInCyber Fellows
Gratitude and Achievements: Reflecting on New America Chicago’s 2023 Impact
New America Chicago is proud to share its impact in 2023 as well as plans for future progress and growth.
Using Data for Good: Identifying Who Could Benefit from Simplified Tax Filing
Our partner Inclusive Economy Lab conducted a policy brief identifying non-filer households among Illinois Medicaid and SNAP recipients.
Writing a Biography of the Lawyer Behind the Library Sit-In of 1939
We talk to Nancy Noyes Silcox, a former school librarian who wrote a book for students about the civil rights pioneer.
Harnessing Technology for Effective Co-Governance
Hollie Russon Gilman, Sarah Jacob, and Alexander Fung spoke with Oscar Romero of the NYC Civic Engagement Commission.
Revitalizing Civic Engagement through Racial Equity
A Q&A with D’Artagnan Scorza, PhD, Executive Director of Racial Equity for LA County.
Video: The “Forgotten” Emerging Technology
#ShareTheMicInCyber Fellow Michael Garcia provides a video overview of his report on the metaverse
Leading an Elementary School Named for a Civil Rights Hero
We ask Adaarema Kelly, the first woman of color to lead the school, what it means to teach students about the library sit-in of 1939.
Opening a School Named for the Organizer of the Library Sit-In of 1939
We ask Cathy David, who led the opening of the school in 2000, how she learned about the school's namesake and the library sit-in of 1939.
