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Anne Frank’s betrayal: Dutch publisher apologises for book
The book that claims to know the identity of Anne Frank’s betrayer is now under scrutiny. Check out this article to find out why.
US Black business ownership sees rise thanks to women, study finds
Find out how Black women are the fastest growing group of business owners amidst a global pandemic.
Yu & Me Books: Lucy Yu’s Chinatown Bookstore Focuses On Immigrant Stories
This New York bookstore fills its shelves with immigrant voices.
As climate worsens, environmentalists also grapple with the mental toll of activism
Environmental activism is hugely important, but so is mental health. Learn how a courageous new wave of activists reconcile the two.
Searching for Common Ground in Angry Times
In this article, two authors explain how polarization in American society can be a major roadblock to productive, civil discussions about difficult issues.
Afghan women: Secret diaries of changing lives
These Afghan women show strength and resolve as they withstand the frightening realities of Taliban occupation.
Students Use the Los Angeles Marathon as a Way to Keep Going
Learn why middle school and high school students in LA embrace marathon running.
Why Americans buy so much stuff: A short history
Learn about factors that have shaped modern American consumerism from professor of American History, Lizabeth Cohen.
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.
Black History Month
Read about its origins and peruse the related readings and images.
6 Black Heroes of the Civil War
In honor of Black History Month, read about these six historical figures.
Our choices may be making us more individualistic
Whether it’s picking out a box of cereal from the grocery aisle or deciding which sources to get our information from, we make all kinds of choices every day. This article suggests that having all these choices may ultimately have a negative impact on society.
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.