What’s going on in the world of emotional intelligence

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1619: Pleasure and pain in the history of Black music in American popular culture (3)

ByBaylee WoodleyNov 27, 20201 min read

Episode three of 1619 with Nikole Hannah-Jones is narrated by Wesley Morris. Morris starts cutting vegetables in his friend’s kitchen and listening to a “Yacht Rock” playlist. He says that…

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Understanding emotions is nearly as important as IQ for students’ academic success

The ability to understand emotions contributes almost as much to students’ grades as their IQ. Past studies show two personal qualities are important for student academic success – intelligence and…

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Documentary on police brutality: Above the Law

ByEITCOct 27, 20201 min read

This documentary covers police brutality in Calgary and the failure of the justice system to hold them accountable. These are difficult issues in our communities. https://gem.cbc.ca/media/cbc-docs-pov/season-4/episode-4/38e815a-012e98cd87c

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ByByKim Cairns Aug 27, 2018

All career advice for women is a form of gaslighting — Ephrat Livni, Quartz at Work

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