Tag Archives: Culture & Society

Health Inequality Actually Is a “Black and White Issue”, Research Says

Over a century and a half after emancipation, why are Black Americans statistically more likely to suffer from health problems?

Fort Mose: America’s Black Colonial Fortress of Freedom

Fugitive African slaves seeking freedom in early America found refuge at St. Augustine. Granted freedom by the Spanish, these skilled laborers eventually established the first legal free black town in the present-day United States.

Pullman Porters

The Pullman porters provided exemplary service at the height of luxury train travel in America. Their efforts to unionize and promote workers’ rights went beyond the picket lines to impact the Great Migration and the growth of the African American middle class.

To Make Native Votes Count, Janine Windy Boy Sued the Government

In 1983, Native American activist Janine Windy Boy sued the government to protect the voting rights of the Crow and Northern Cheyenne people in Montana. Read the intriguing story of this effort to fight voter suppression.

Many Black and Asian Americans Say They Have Experienced Discrimination Amid the COVID-19 Outbreak

According to a survey conducted by the Pew Research Center, Asian and Black Americans are experiencing racism and discrimination more frequently than they did prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Click this link to learn more about the results of the survey.

The Real Reasons All the Top Chess Players Are Men

A former competitive chess player challenges the widely-held belief that men are innately better at chess than women.

Former NASA Scientist Predicts “Gold Rush” in Space

Just like the California Gold Rush spurred people to flock to California in search of a fortune, Sailesh Ramakrishnan predicts that companies and investors will make a mad dash to the space sector.

This is What Happened When an Australian City Gave Trees Email Addresses

What would you do if faced with the opportunity to email a tree? Would you write fan mail and love letters? For many Melburnian citizens, the answer is yes!

December Holidays around the World

Read about the different holidays celebrated this time of year by people all over the world.

10 Steps To Conquering Information Overload

Learn about a few ways people can de-clutter their minds at work.

One Man’s Epic Quest to Visit Every Former Slave Dwelling in the United States

Joseph McGill, Jr., a descendant of slaves, has slept in 41 of the remaining slave dwellings so far. He hopes to bring awareness to the small buildings that housed slaves before the buildings all disappear.

Bessie Coleman

In the face of countless obstacles, Bessie Coleman was determined to become a pilot. Read about her pioneering efforts to become the first African American female pilot in American history.

Write your story, change history

People don’t need to be old to make history. In this talk, Brad Meltzer encourages young people to change the world by following three simple principles.

Apache Girl’s Rite of Passage

In some cultures, the passage from childhood to adulthood is marked by much more than just another birthday celebration. This short video takes us on a journey with 13-year-old Dachina Cochise as she participates in a traditional Apache ceremony that is meant to symbolize her transition into adulthood.

Why Ambition Could Make You Rich, but Not Happy

What good does ambition do us? One researcher examined the lives of more than 700 people across 70 years to find out the answer to the question. Read to learn what he discovered.

Ida B. Wells

Ida B. Wells was a journalist who spoke out for women’s rights and against lynching, amongst numerous other issues. Watch a mini-biography, and learn more about Wells at this site.

What Frightens America’s Youth?

Back in 2005, the Gallup organization took a poll to discover what frightened American teens. Check out that poll’s results and compare them to the fears of teens today. What fears do today’s teens share with teens in 2005? What fears differ? Take a poll among your friends and classmates to find out.

Remembering Earthquake Shacks, San Francisco’s Original Tiny Houses

After the 1906 earthquake and fire that destroyed a large portion of San Francisco, refugee camps of very small houses were built. They were later moved to different parts of the city and some still exist today.