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Welcome to the 28th volume of WizeWorld, our weekly collection of handpicked stories and sounds to help bolster your sense of wizdom and curiosity. This week we’re looking at the long term, how we find detriment and catharsis over time.
- How energy drinks take aim at our emotional well-being.
- A feature on the Black women who birthed democracy.
- A mix of multi-generational groove.
- Nike’s long-awaited rollout of accessible footwear.
Read
For all the fleeting benefits of energy drinks, the long term effects of their consumption are proving to be decisively less beneficial for our bodies, minds and spirits.
Special Feature
As we celebrate Black History Month, we take a look at the legacy of Black women, and how they became the backbone of American democracy.
Listen
Leroy Burgess delivers a mix clocking in at over two hours that uses it’s time to span across the decades. Moving through the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and early 2000s to infuse a little bit of everything into his music.
Good News
Eschewing laces and velcro, Nike has finally put out a new, wholly accessible shoe that could revolutionize footwear and accessibility.
