Zulekha NathooZulekha Nathoo·Follow9 min read·Aug 10, 2020--ListenShareRecent workL.A.'s state of emergency on homelessness: How a street medicine team is treating patients in a…This story is a collaboration with Humankind, USA TODAY 's good news franchise, for the sixth episode in the series…www.usatoday.comRunner performed life-saving CPR during half-marathon. Then he finished the race and did it again.The biggest concern for Dr. Steve Lome before starting the Monterey Bay Half Marathon along the California coast last…www.usatoday.comHow a dog's natural instincts save a woman with epilepsyAn Indiana woman with epilepsy credits her dog's natural instincts with regularly protecting her from danger when she…www.usatoday.com'Grieving in a fishbowl': How a camp is helping kids cope with death after COVIDFamilies are used to seeing children's summer camps for every interest from basketball to baking. But there's another…www.usatoday.com'He's with them still': Family reunited with message in bottle written by their late son decades…A Mississippi family has been reunited with a message in a bottle written by their late son 33 years ago. "Love never…www.usatoday.comWhy gaining her sight was only the first step for a woman born blindA woman in Los Angeles who was born legally blind is on a mission to educate the public about disabilities and…www.usatoday.comFirst graders save Alabama teacher from medical emergencyFirst graders at an Alabama elementary school are being hailed as heroes for taking quick action to help their teacher…www.usatoday.comCancer survivor to run 600th marathon: 'It can't tell me what I can do'Tom Perri has run a marathon in all 50 states. In fact, he has done that multiple times. He averages 36 races a year…www.usatoday.comMeals, clothes and shelter: How the world is helping Ukrainian refugeesFrom warm meals at the border to ridesharing and spontaneous homestay offers, strangers are reaching out to help…www.usatoday.com'He's my hero': 80-year-old rescues stranded drivers in blizzard after social media SOSREGINA, Sask. - An 80-year-old Canadian man guided multiple cars to safety during a severe snowstorm in an act of…www.usatoday.comHow one TikTok video started a movement to support LGBTQ couples on their wedding dayCOLUMBUS, Mo. - She had a simple courthouse wedding, but Tracy Dieleman says it was the happiest day of her life thanks…www.usatoday.comThe people penalised for expressing feelings at workEvery office has unspoken social norms around how workers are expected to feel in a given situation, and how those…www.bbc.comSearching for Solace - A Better Life? PodcastHosted by Mia Warren. Produced by Zulekha Nathoo. Production assistance by Katelynn Laws. Edited by John Rudolph and…www.abetterlifepodcast.comWhy diverse hires can't always escape tokenismCheyenne's interview to become an assistant at a large New York City hair salon only lasted five minutes before she got…www.bbc.comWhy ineffective diversity training won't go awayMost people who start a new company job know the drill. In addition to meetings and an office tour, orientation day…www.bbc.comWhy people of colour are misidentified so oftenThe first time it happened, business analyst Anupma Bakshi was working in Amsterdam. A colleague had responded to an…www.bbc.comHow our recent social justice movements changed how we talk about Israel-PalestineJohn Oliver said on Last Week Tonight that Israel is committing a "fucking war crime." Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, in…www.mic.com'Failing up': Why some climb the ladder despite mediocrityIt's the lacklustre associate who makes partner despite a poor record, even though you've been working around the clock…www.bbc.comWhy getting a name right mattersCanadian radio host Nana aba Duncan decided a decade ago she no longer wanted to go by nicknames and instead reclaim…www.bbc.comHow can employees also be social-media activists?This feature uses a computer-generated synthetic voice. There may be some errors, for example in pronunciation…www.bbc.comHow to talk to kids about race, and why you should start now | CBC NewsThe worldwide protests against police brutality and systemic racism that began last week after the death of George…www.cbc.caLast of Us 2 has 'changed the game' for accessibility | CBC NewsSix years in the making, the highly anticipated PlayStation 4 video game The Last of Us 2 is taking the industry to a…www.cbc.caWhy the future of fitness could remain in your living room | CBC NewsAs gyms across North America prepare to reopen, many trainers who have managed to gain a following online during…www.cbc.caNever had she ever been on screen but Canadian teen shines in new Mindy Kaling comedy | CBC NewsShe's starring in a teen comedy series on Netflix - well-timed for quarantine life during the pandemic - and counts…www.cbc.caLovers in a dangerous time: Dating during a pandemic comes with baggage | CBC NewsThe COVID-19 pandemic might be forcing weeks of physical distancing but it's also driving many people to seek out…www.cbc.caAs Schitt's Creek bids farewell, fans cling to its levity and 'humanity' | CBC NewsIt has earned multiple Emmy Award nominations and a celebrity following that includes singer Mariah Carey and NBA star…www.cbc.caHaven't heard of Zoom-bombing? Find out why the FBI has issued a warning about the teleconferencing…Zoom has emerged as an indispensable video conferencing tool for remote work and study as millions of people are forced…www.cbc.caHow home isolation due to COVID-19 can make or break a relationship | CBC NewsWith so many couples and families spending more time at home in isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, some are…www.cbc.caHow the NFL is trying to change its image after last year's halftime controversy | CBC NewsThe NFL will try to put last year's controversy over the Super Bowl halftime show behind it when the league tests out…www.cbc.caThe women breaking the music industry mouldLizzo, Billie Eilish and Canada's Jessie Reyez are Grammy nominated artists who took their music and image into their…www.cbc.caWhy Clint Eastwood-directed Richard Jewell is at the centre of a debate on the portrayal of women…The Clint Eastwood-directed film Richard Jewell, based on the real life story of a security guard wrongly accused of…www.cbc.ca'I feel in charge of my life': Céline Dion on her new tour, music and outlook | CBC NewsCéline Dion is wrapping up her longtime residency in Las Vegas, but the pop icon says she's heading into a "big" new…www.cbc.ca'We stand with you': Choir!Choir!Choir! performs at U.S.-Mexico border | CBC NewsThe Toronto-based singing group Choir!Choir!Choir! staged a performance Sunday at the U.S.-Mexico border, saying the…www.cbc.caGrassroots call for art donations to seniors draws national support during pandemic | CBC NewsWhat began as a call to local artists, asking for donations of Canadian artwork to seniors' residences, has blossomed…www.cbc.caHarvey Weinstein guilty of rape, sex assault, but acquitted of predatory sexual assault | CBC NewsA New York jury has found Harvey Weinstein guilty of rape and sexual assault in a landmark case for the #MeToo…www.cbc.caThe rise of romantic films: Why the genre is blossoming after years of abandon | CBC NewsThe recent renaissance of romantic films continues this Valentine's weekend, with two major releases that have Canadian…www.cbc.ca'Money can't buy cool': The gentrification of sneaker culture | CBC NewsPricey and limited edition sneakers can have people waiting in line for hours to get their hands on a pair. But unique…www.cbc.caWomen shut out of director category, as Golden Globes open Hollywood award season | CBC NewsFrom a cutting comedian as host to the significance of the awards show to the #MeToo movement, the Golden Globes are…www.cbc.caSmall Canadian films make big splash in Hollywood | CBC NewsTwo homegrown films are finding success in Hollywood on their own terms - by putting Canadian stories and settings…www.cbc.caExposé on Bikram yoga founder calls for #MeToo reckoning | CBC NewsThe Netflix documentary, Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator, is following the lead of several recent films in its attempt to…www.cbc.caVideo game company backpedals after disqualifying esports player for political comments | CBC NewsVideo game behemoth Activision Blizzard is returning prize money and reducing its ban on a Hong Kong-based pro esports…www.cbc.caDivisive abortion law won't drive Tyler Perry out of Georgia. He's doubling down | CBC NewsDirector-producer Tyler Perry, best known for creating and portraying the tough-talking, elderly character Madea…www.cbc.caDespite strict embargo, Margaret Atwood's The Testaments accidentally released | CBC NewsIt's been shrouded in secrecy for months. Bookstore owners even had to sign an embargo agreement to keep it locked in a…www.cbc.caCourting controversy: Why some polarizing ads could be strategic marketing | CBC NewsDior pulled a new cologne ad after the luxury brand was accused of cultural appropriation, but not before it generated…www.cbc.caIf you're boycotting SoulCycle, watch out: Marvel, New York Fashion Week could be next | CBC NewsThose calling for a boycott of companies like SoulCycle and Equinox following a controversial fundraiser for Donald…www.cbc.caDetroit music festival removes race-based ticket prices | CBC NewsA local music festival in Detroit has moved away from ticket prices based on race after drawing international attention…www.cbc.caHollywood goes back to school in search of under-represented filmmakers | CBC NewsSome major studios have announced inclusion programs to help give under-represented filmmakers a foot in the door. The…www.cbc.ca'He's a good investment': Auction house on Michael Jackson memorabilia 10 years after death | CBC…Ten years after his death and several months after the release of the disturbing documentary Leaving Neverland, Michael…www.cbc.caComedies Late Night and Booksmart showcase the power of women on both sides of the camera | CBC…Mindy Kaling's heartwarming new comedy Late Night is among a slate of films set to be released over the summer with…www.cbc.caWhen They See Us, Chernobyl and the power of historical drama | CBC NewsTwo recently released small-screen productions based on true stories - When They See Us and Chernobyl - are sparking…www.cbc.ca'Some kind of colonial hangover': Criticism mounts over photo of Miss India finalists | CBC NewsIt's a competition with the power to change women's lives in a nation of 1.3 billion people, but this year's Miss India…www.cbc.caGeorgia's new abortion law fuels Hollywood boycott | CBC NewsGeorgia's new law restricting abortion access is sparking a growing outcry in Hollywood, with some production companies…www.cbc.caActress Sandra Oh reflects on her banner year and her coded 'shoutout' to Canadians | CBC NewsThere was this year's Golden Globe win. Her Screen Actor's Guild Award. Last year's ground-breaking Emmy nomination…www.cbc.caWhy K-pop band BTS is becoming a household name in N. America | CBC NewsThey're the only Korean pop band to present at the Grammys, they broke a record on YouTube with their latest video and…www.cbc.caGuggenheim won't take money anymore from Sackler opioid-maker family | CBC NewsThe Guggenheim in New York is the latest major art institution to stop accepting money from the Sackler family…www.cbc.caTargeted ads, over-the-top spending and whisper campaigns: Inside the fierce race for Oscar victory…With no clear front-runner, and audience favourites like Bohemian Rhapsody and Green Book embroiled in controversy, the…www.cbc.caA massive gender gap might explain why no female composers were nominated for an Oscar | CBC NewsThe lack of any female nominees for original score at this year's Academy Awards highlights another major discrepancy…www.cbc.caHollywood responds to the Jussie Smollett caseCBC's Zulekha Nathoo gathers reaction to the Jussie Smollett story at the Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards…ca.news.yahoo.comPrada calls them 'imaginary creatures' but shoppers call the products 'blackface' | CBC NewsPrada has removed a series of products from its stores worldwide after accusations the items were racist and depicted…www.cbc.caHow being political is becoming a calling card on Hollywood's red carpet | CBC NewsHollywood's red carpets used to be for fashion statements, but more and more, it's the place for political ones too…www.cbc.caJoni Mitchell at 75: Icon attends birthday bash of star-studded performances | CBC NewsCanadian icon Joni Mitchell was honoured in Los Angeles on Wednesday with a star-studded gala marking her 75th birthday…www.cbc.ca#MeToo a year later: How this Hollywood acting coach revamped the way she teaches | CBC NewsThe head of a renowned acting school in Los Angeles says a year after the allegations against producer Harvey Weinstein…www.cbc.ca#MeToo has made strides whether Kavanaugh is confirmed or not. Here's why | CBC NewsThe decision to confirm U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh may or may not be viewed as a potential marker for…www.cbc.caEmmy nominees show diversity on screen - When will writers' rooms catch up? | CBC NewsWhile the entertainment industry is moving to improve representation for visible minority actors on the screen…www.cbc.ca
