Many workplaces are beginning to confront the societal structures that perpetuate systemic racism but it’s just the start of a long conversation. Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Robin DiAngelo, author ofWhite Fragility, to understand why it’s important to have uncomfortable discussions about race.

Stans are passionate, and while they generally post about the object of their obsession, strong social media presence and large numbers mean they can mobilize to dominate social feeds. Showing the power of online community, they’re promoting BLM and quashing racism.

Americans’ political identities are heavily influencing their responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. Studies show that left or right leanings are a top predictor of whether people practice social distancing, revealing a need for targeted messaging that emphasizes public health over politics.

From Donald Trump’s divisive handling of the pandemic to the murder of George Floyd, as political confusion and social inequality in the US dominate headlines and spill out into the streets, Americans’ sense of pride in the nation has dropped to its lowest level since the early 2000s.