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–  Khoya opens your eyes to an interactive storytelling experience

– A list of books to help children explore diversity

– Learn how to make your own Roti Canai

– Jared Diamond on Race Without Color.

– Voto Latino is offering a free 35-track Soundtrack to a Movement on iTunes.

– Thoughts on the enduring popularity of Tanning

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