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Continental Congress ratifies the Treaty of Paris, ending the American Revolution
January 14th is National Ratification Day, but what does that mean? Learn the meaning behind this significant moment in American history.
In the footsteps of the women who escaped a Nazi death march
Learn about how nine remarkable women resisted Nazi occupation and escaped capture.
Shirley Raines, who brings beauty and hope to Skid Row, is CNN’s Hero of the Year
CNN Hero of the Year, Shirley Raines, changes the lives of homeless people living in Skid Row one haircut at a time.
Taming of the crew: the bard meets Cunard in RSC cruise deal
Shakespeare gets his sea legs as the Royal Shakespeare Company preforms iconic scenes aboard cruise ships.
The 16-Year-Old Chinese Immigrant Who Helped Lead a 1912 US Suffrage March
Read about the extraordinary life of Ping-Hua Lee, who not only fought for women’s suffrage, but also the rights of fellow Chinese American immigrants.
New book celebrates the lost work of Shakespeare’s female editors
Read about the women who edited and retold Shakespeare throughout the centuries as well as their impact on Shakespearean scholars today.
Six Native Artists and Their Works Receive Major Recognition
Native American artwork will be showcased at the Smithsonian in a way unlike ever before. Read about the amazing artists behind these extraordinary works.
bell hooks, author and activist, dies aged 69
Learn about the amazing life and influential work of feminist author bell hooks as she is remembered by those she inspired most.
A baby was taken from her mother’s arms in the Holocaust. The family just reunited.
Read about how, against almost impossible odds, the family of Holocaust survivor Dora Rapaport was finally reunited.
Young Activists Want Action as Protesters Rally at COP26
Read about how student activists from all over the world gathered at the Climate Change Conference to make their voices heard about the planet and their future on it.
Bringing the Bard into modern day
Play On Shakespeare takes beloved plays by the Bard himself and puts them into language an even wider audience can appreciate. Check out this article to learn more about these unique and ground-breaking translations.
Young, Black Native activists say it’s time to appreciate Indigenous diversity
In honor of Indigenous People’s Day, these young activists raise awareness about multifaceted Indigenous identities.
Eddie Jaku: Holocaust survivor and peace campaigner dies aged 101
Holocaust survivor and self-proclaimed Happiest Man on Earth, Eddie Jaku, dies at age 101. Read about his extraordinary life and inspiring message.
The Lithuanian Immigrant Who Launched the First Women’s College Basketball Game
Read about how the Mother of Women’s Basketball defied expectation for female athletes and forever changed sports history.
The First All-Black Team Will Climb Mount Everest Next Year
Learn about Full Circle Everest, an all-black mountaineering team that plans to make history and bring representation to the world of mountaineering.
Cesar Chavez
| Read about how Mexican-American Cesar Chavez forever changed the history of American Labor rights. He succeeded in bettering the lives of farm workers nationwide through his nonviolent efforts. |
The Netherlands unveils its first national Holocaust monument
| Discover the impact and significance of the Netherlands’ first national Holocaust monument. |
Teenage Aviator Aims to Be Youngest Woman to Circle the Globe Solo
| Read this article to learn how 19-year-old Zara Rutherford plans to make aviation history. |
Poem of the week: Sonnet 65 by William Shakespeare
| Discover the timeless, breathtaking beauty of Shakespeare’s sonnet 65. |