This weekend’s reads – the U.S. supports Africa’s push for permanent seats on the UN Security Council, while financial concerns drive many young Americans to forgo parenthood. A new platform aims to unite museum records across the UK. Confederate statues continue to stir divisions in the South, and Roxanne Gay reflects on the complexities of being part of the Haitian diaspora in America. Full articles below.
The US Backs Africa’s UN Security Council Bid, But with Complications The U.S. supports permanent seats for African nations on the UN Security Council, but geopolitical hurdles stand in the way. (New York Times)
Many Americans Opt for Childfree Lives Over Financial Strain
Financial freedom is driving Millennials and Gen Z to forgo parenthood, citing economic pressures and future uncertainties. (Mass Mutual)
Museum Data Service Aims to Revolutionize UK Museum Access A new digital platform seeks to unify 100 million object records from UK museums, transforming access for researchers and curators. (The Art Newspaper)
Civil War Legacy Sparks Divides in the South Over Confederate Monuments Confederate statues continue to ignite local tensions in small Southern towns, where history and memory collide. (Wall Street Journal)
Roxanne Gay Reflects on the Complex Reality of Haitian Immigrants Gay explores how political rhetoric and personal history shape the experience of Haitian immigrants and the deep ties between Haiti and its diaspora. (The New Yorker)