Melissa Blake On Tiktok Challenge, Cyberbullying; Labor Day Worker Mural

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English - September 07, 2020 18:06 - 41 minutes - ★★★★ - 703 ratings
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Disability activist Melissa Blake speaks with us about the "New Teacher's Challenge" on TikTok. The viral prank has been receiving backlash for mocking individuals with physical deformities or disabilities. Also, a new Labor Day mural in Chicago honors four essential workers during the pandemic. One of them, Maggie Zylinska, a domestic worker, talks about the recognition and the challenges she faces.