Writer, anthropologist, and life of the party, Zora Neale Hurston, was a key figure of the Harlem Renaissance. Read this “retrobituary” to learn about her life and death.
Tag Archives: Culture & Society
America’s homelessness crisis
Homelessness takes many forms and has many causes. It affects over half a million people in the United States alone, and that number is on the rise. Learn about the depth of the problem and what is being done to combat it.
National Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage
Read about the history of opposition to women’s suffrage and view historical documents and images pertaining to the issue in this resource from the National Women’s History Museum.
Self Care 101: Where Did “Self-Care” Even Come From?
Read about the evolution of the concepts of the “self” and “self-care” as it pertains to society and the individual.
When Slavery Is Erased From Plantations
Slavery was a brutal institution in the era of the United States’ founding, but many historical sites fail to address the entwined legacy of former presidents and those they enslaved.
Should America Take Down Monuments That Romanticize Conquistadors?
Statues of conquistadors are facing many of the same criticisms as Confederate statues. How should we treat these statues? Read the article for commentary on a complicated issue.
This Tech Nonprofit Is Trying to Help Homeless People Get IDs
Photo IDs are a necessity for many vital services. Unfortunately, the system for obtaining an ID can be difficult for those experiencing homelessness. Read the article to learn how a group of entrepreneurs are using technology to help.
Food Deserts in America (Infographic)
Many factors influence what Americans eat. Look at the infographic about food deserts to learn about one of these factors.
Girls Take Flight gives San Diego high school girls life-changing drone skills
Read how a group of high school students are chipping away at the gender disparity in the drone pilot industry.
Schoolyard conflicts may be linked to serious health problems later in life, research shows
A decades-long study shows how children handle conflict early in life affects their health as adults.
The barrier-breaking power of learning someone else’s story
Read how the organiation Narrative 4 pairs people around the world to hear each other’s story and then retell them.
Here’s what’s really going on in your brain when you experience ‘FOMO’ — the fear of missing out
One negative effect of social media, at least for many people, is having the feeling that others are living better lives than they are. This article takes a deeper look at this phenomenon, known as the fear of missing out.
Behold, the power of a good idea!
If you attend a school with a Student Council, consider getting involved! Here are some ways to make a big impact in student government.
Cross-cultural bonding leads to higher creativity
Read about a recent study that links in-depth cross-cultural relationships with higher scores on measures of creative thinking.
Holocaust and memory: An alarming new study shows growing ignorance
If it’s true that those who forget the past are doomed to repeat its mistakes, then young Americans may have a big problem.
What does the spelling success of Indian American kids tell us?
Shalini Shankar, a professor of anthropology, dives into the practices of spelling bee winners.
The Road to Resilience
The American Psychological Association states that overcoming life’s obstacles requires resilience. Building up that trait is often a personal journey. This guide offers tips and advice to do so.
Speech on Campus
In recent years, debate over what is considered free speech on college campus has increased. This Q&A from the American Civil Liberties Union answers what kind of speech is and is not protected by the U.S. Constitution.
How the long history of leaderless movements helps us understand the ‘yellow vests’ protests
This article compares current protests in France to the Swing riots in 19th-centurty England. Both lack a leader and spread by word-of-mouth.
When a city feels good, people take more risks
A recent study from McGill University shows that local events, such as a win by a sports team, can effect the overall mood of a city’s citizens. Read how this then increases risk-taking behavior.