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Tag Archives: Culture & Society
Who were Las Mariposas, and why were they murdered?
Watch this short TED video about the brave women who lead an underground revolution against one of the worst dictators in the Dominican Republic’s history.
Are We Consuming Too Much Information?
Feeling overwhelmed by all the information on the internet? That “foggy” sensation in your brain after hours of pointing, clicking, tapping, and swiping has a name. It’s called information overload. Read this article to learn more about it.
How Andrew Carnegie Turned His Fortune Into A Library Legacy
Steel magnate Andrew Carnegie was also a dedicated philanthropist who used his wealth to establish hundreds of public libraries. Listen to the story here.
How Immigrants Created America’s Mixtape
In this feature article, Howard Reich describes how the diverse musical traditions of immigrant Jews, Congolese Africans, Mexican mariachi artists and others have been combined to create unique American musical forms.
‘Make Farmers Black Again’: African Americans Fight Discrimination To Own Farmland
After decades of land loss and lending discrimination Black American farmers struggle to reclaim the ability to sustain their ancestral farmlands.
For America to Succeed, We Must Find Common Ground
The author of this article points out that humans are more successful when they cooperate. He urges Americans to unite under our nation’s flag, in spite of political differences.
Beyond the silver screen: a look at the vibrant history of Harlem’s Black film scene
Read about the history of the thriving Harlem film scene from the Harlem Renaissance to the present day.
A GDP for nature: How measuring the health of the natural world might prevent the next pandemic
The balance between humans and nature is a precarious one, and for some time nature has been telling us we are doing something wrong. Read about how both human and environmental health is intertwined.
Farmers across India have been protesting for months. Here’s why:
The Indian government is proposing reforms to modernize the country’s agricultural industry. Indian farmers continue to protest these changes. Watch the video and skim the article that follows to learn more.
What Is Gender Blindness?
Is it better to acknowledge differences in gender or ignore those differences entirely? Read about the pros and cons of gender blindness, and how the ideal approach may be a delicate mix of both gender awareness and gender blindness.
How Kids Helped During the Revolutionary War
How did the families of everyday colonists respond when the Revolutionary War started? Read a brief list of some of the ways that the children of the Minutemen and Continental Army soldiers answered the call during the Thirteen Colonies’ struggle for independence.
5 Powerful and Influential Native American Women
Native American women achieved important but often overlooked accomplishments in the early development of North America. Their success inspired later trailblazing efforts. Read the extraordinary stories of five Native American women whose impact went beyond forging the groundwork of an emerging new nation.
Healing the political divide
This article examines the reasons for the current level of political division in the United States and considers how we might go about trying to improve the situation.
Why Texas Still Celebrates Confederate Heroes Day
At the start of the 2021 Legislative session in the state of Texas, a bill was filed to end an outdated state holiday. Find out why it’s on the books at all.
A high school student needed help with tuition, so an unlikely group stepped up: prison inmates
Prison inmates decided to pool their earnings together to support a high school student facing some difficult times.
‘Low and Slow’: Latino lowriders cruise for community
Read about why lowriding is important to Juan Ramirez and his community in Los Angeles.
How to identify and deal with toxic masculinity
Read this article to learn more about how to identify and fight against the perpetuation of toxic masculinity.
Evolutionary psychology explains why haunted houses creep us out
An old and dilapidated house being reclaimed by greenery. Creaky floorboards and shifting walls that seem to groan. Intimidating exterior looming in the darkness. All possible elements of a “haunted house,” but what exactly do we find so scary? Read on to discover a psychologist’s take on the subject.
Ad Council’s Challenge: Persuade Skeptics to Believe in Covid Vaccines
Learn why product marketing may be crucial to public health.