Watch: Quarantined Italians are singing their hearts out. It’s beautiful.
Source: Vox
Italians sing to each other, offering camaraderie and solace during these difficult times.
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The not-so-secret life of a TikTok-famous teen
Source: Vox
Teenagers are making their voices heard in short, online snippets. Spend some time with an unassuming Internet star.
Your body language shapes who you are
Source: TED
Research has shown a surprising conclusion about body language: Practicing more confident, open posture for just a couple of minutes changes the levels of two key hormones, leading to a genuine feeling of increased confidence.
Marjory Stoneman Douglas, “Mother of the Everglades”
Source: Oh, Ranger!
Read about how one dedicated voice turned the view of Florida’s Everglades from negative to positive.
On YouTube, people with disabilities create content to show and normalize their experiences
Source: The Washington Post
People with disabilities create content on YouTube to show and normalize their life experiences.
This ASL interpreter steals the show at rap concerts
Source: USA Today
Until recently, the self-expression afforded by rap and hip-hop performances was unavailable to deaf audiences. With energetic and expressive sign language interpreters taking the stage along with the artists, that is changing.
Not Up for Debate—Southside student is national champion
Source: Greenville Journal
Read about a national competition that is propelling one student toward a bright future on the strength of his dramatic interpretation.
Why Introverts Can Be Great Leaders
Source: Psychology Today
Even if you’re not that excited about making your voice heard, you may be the best person to lead a group. Find out why.
My invention that made peace with lions
Source: TED
Listen to Richard Turere—a young inventor who saved his Maasai community by effectively scaring away lions.
Video Games are a ‘great equalizer’ for people with disabilities
Source: USA Today
People with disabilities often feel empowered when playing video games.
Alaska Native Girl Leads Animated Kids TV Show in US First
Source: AP News
PBS has debuted the nation’s first-ever children’s series featuring indigenous leads. Finally, Alaskan natives are able to see themselves through the character “Molly of Denali.”
Selfie-esteem: Teens say selfies give a confidence boost
Source: TODAY
Whether you find selfies annoying or empowering, they serve some important social purposes.
The hidden power of smiling
Source: TED
Your smile can predict how long you live. Would you believe it? Listen to one man give voice to his theory about smiling.
Detroit woman wants to play in the NFL. Here’s why you shouldn’t doubt her
Source: Detroit Free Press
Toni Harris has battled many adversities to become the first female to receive a full football scholarship, but doesn’t plan to stop there.
In this California classroom, students teach each other their home languages— and learn acceptance
Source: PRI
Listen to students learning each other’s languages to build acceptance in class.
From Activist to Author: How 12-Year-Old Marley Dias Is Changing the Face of Children’s Literature
Source: Forbes
This girl didn’t like what she was seeing—or not seeing—on bookshelves. She organized and spoke out to see more characters like her and other under-represented groups in books throughout the country.
Behold, the power of a good idea!
Source: Student Council Pro
If you attend a school with a Student Council, consider getting involved! Here are some ways to make a big impact in student government.
Art + Technology = New Art Forms, Not Just New Art
Source: Make: Magazine
Maybe you’ve always wanted to express yourself through art but didn’t feel talented enough. No problem! Technology isn’t just a shortcut to creating art; it’s the basis of whole new forms of art that you can explore.
What Does it Mean To Be Human?
Source: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
From cave paintings to the first written words, human beings have been making themselves “heard” for a very long time. This section of the Museum of Natural History’s website provides a quick tour of how our use of language and symbols has grown over many, many centuries.
Students explore fashion, promote self expression through clothing
Source: The Oracle (Glenbrook South High School)
Read about how a high school student turned her interest in fashion into a club that helps students express themselves.
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