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Black History Month may have just ended for another year, but learning about Black history, culture, and the Black experience is something you can do every day of the year. There are some fantastic podcasts out there that take a deep dive into topics ranging from empowerment to adversity and racial disparity, some set in the present day and others covering important aspects of history. We’ve hand-picked a selection of 10 of the best podcasts to listen to during — and beyond — Black History Month, with something for all tastes on this list. While you’re here, why not check out the Black inventors who changed the tech world , or discover the best movies to stream for Black History Month ? Code Switch Hosted by journalists of color Shereen Marisol Meraji and Gene Demby, Code Switch hit the top of Apple’s podcast chart in May 2020, following the killing of George Floyd, and today is one of the most popular podcasts for fearless conversations about race and identity and their … [Read more...] about 10 podcasts to listen to during Black History Month and beyond

Civilization VI has its first major expansion with Rise and Fall . The add-on packs in a bunch of new ways to grow and manage your growing civ including an array of new options for diplomacy and even city-specific leaders that can help you hone your strategy or help buttress a struggling region of your nation. The biggest addition by far, though is the introduction of Golden and Dark ages. In our Civilization VI: Rise and Fall ages guide, we explore how Golden and Dark Ages work so you can plan new strategies that will lead your people to a victory that will echo through all of time. What are Dark and Golden Ages? Dark and Golden Ages are temporary ebbs in the course of your civ’s history, representing the natural surges and declines of nations and their economies. Ages are tied to Civ’s cultural eras (e.g. the Ancient era or the Atomic era), loosely corresponding to the significant twists and turns in humanity’s real-world history. As you play, you earn points … [Read more...] about Civilization VI: Rise & Fall guide to Dark and Golden Ages

This year’s Academy Award season already includes plenty of firsts due to the pandemic-related circumstances surrounding the ceremony, but one film’s presence among the early Oscar contenders is particularly noteworthy: Welcome to Chechnya . Director David France’s documentary chronicles the antigay purges in the Russian republic of Chechnya and the efforts of activists working to rescue victims. While it’s no surprise the powerful film is a potential nominee in the Oscars’ Best Documentary Feature category, Welcome to Chechnya is also the first documentary to be on the shortlist of contenders in the Best Visual Effects category, thanks to the method it used to protect the identities of people featured in the film. In order to strike a balance between protecting Welcome to Chechnya ‘s interview subjects and preserving the emotional resonance of their experiences, France and visual effects supervisor Ryan Laney combined digital face-replacement, machine-learning software … [Read more...] about How the Welcome to Chechnya documentary found security in face-swapping VFX

If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or any other issues, talking to friends and family is one of the best things you can do — but if you need a little more support, what happens if you can’t find a therapist near you, or get to one? Over the past year, mental health issues have affected more people across the U.S. than ever before. According to a survey by consumer listening app Listeners on Call , over half (58%) of respondents reported the pandemic has increased their feelings of loneliness, sorrow, and struggle, with 48% of those surveyed saying that they never or only sometimes feel supported in their professional and personal lives. There are plenty of therapy apps out there where you can get the help you need, whether that’s over the phone, via video chat, or by text. Whatever you’re going through, from unemployment to a relationship breakup, low self-esteem to anxiety and depression, therapy apps can help you get back on your feet and teach you valuable coping … [Read more...] about The best therapy apps for Android and iOS