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Essays, articles, reports and other reliable sources provide an in-depth look at the history of race and provide critical context for learning more about topics associated with race, ethnicity, diversity and inclusiveness.

Analysis of current issues and headlines in world hot spots.

News and opinions on current controversial topics. Provided by DISCUS, South Carolina's Virtual Library.

Viewpoint essays, with overviews, points, and counterpoints to many controversial topics. Provided by DISCUS, South Carolina's Virtual Library.

U.S. national data and mapping tool that combines a geographic data library with mapping and analytics tools. Create maps, export trend charts with key benchmarks, download data for use in other tools, or generate reports with demographic data.