Several students share their concerns after returning to school during the pandemic. Scroll and choose 2 or 3 stories to read.

Several students share their concerns after returning to school during the pandemic. Scroll and choose 2 or 3 stories to read.
For her brave work and continued activism concerning women’s rights and education, Malala Yousafzai was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Read more about her life and advocacy here.
Read about the history of the modern world through the lens of New York Times articles.
Learn more about the bribery, fraud, and corruption which ran rampant during the Gilded Age
Learn how city geography can affect protests and their outcomes.
People say with age comes wisdom. With this in mind, photographer Karsten Thormaehlen photographed and interviewed centenarians. What can you learn about yourself and life?
Watch as immigrants create the “tree” of the United States.
To track the development of Black Lives Matter protests in 2020, researchers analyzed social media use.
A popular meme says that countries led by women have excelled at limiting the spread of Covid-19. Do the data back up that claim?
Major events have a way of shifting cultural attitudes. Read about why markers such as wealth and power are losing their importance.
Read this opinion piece that discusses the correlations we can draw between our time during this pandemic and Shakespeare.
Watch this short video to learn about how the Enslaved descendants of West African heritage find common ground in order to bring their culture to an entire generation of Americans.
Current events are changing the landscape of vacations as we know them. Enter the rise of the “staycation.” Read more about creative vacation opportunities.
Read this article to learn how inequalities were perpetuated after slavery was abolished. Consider this researcher’s opinions on generational wealth and systemic poverty.
Read a current journalist’s thoughts on journalism of the past as it pertains to sentiments on refugees.
Looking for ways to pass the time while traditional volunteer opportunities may not be available? Read about micro-volunteering opportunities that you can do straight from your smartphone or computer. |
While some companies are struggling during the pandemic, major snack companies are bringing in unforeseen profits.
The pandemic has forced us to view our everyday lives in a new light, including our access to an internet connection. With virtual learning becoming a necessity rather than a luxury, should internet access be a basic human right?
Listen: Metaphors used to describe the pandemic are so powerful, they can increase our fear and frustration.
Washington’s NFL team retires “Redskins” name after decades of criticisms in the wake of recent racial injustices.