Tag Archives: Culture & Society

The Hopeful, Heartbreaking Ads Placed by Formerly Enslaved People in Search of Lost Family

In an effort to connect with separated family members, many freedpeople turned to newspaper advertisements after emacipation.

Whitman and Race

Walt Whitman’s views on race reveal the problematic racial bias present even in those considered “progressives” in the 19th century.

Brazilian Big-Wave Surfer Sets a Record

Maya Gabeira is accustomed to overcoming obstacles. After a giant wave almost killed her, she came back to conquer the waves and the big-wave surfing industry.

Map of the Freedom Riders Route

Follow the route the Freedom Riders took in this interactive map.

Even 3-year-olds have a sense of justice

In one study, German scientists found that young children display a sense of justice. Read about the experiment that led to the conclusion.

How Jhumpa Lahiri Learned to Write Again

Pulitzer-prize winning author Jhumpa Lahiri, know for writing about themes of nationality and belonging, discusses how learning the Italian language helped her re-discover herself.

The Life-Changing Power Of Redefining How You Measure Success

Author and speaker Margie Warrell argues that the key to success is serving others.

The self-reliant individual is a myth that needs updating

Philosophy professor Kimberly Brownlee agrues that romanticized loners usually had some social grounding and that socializtion is needed in order to succeed.

By Age Six, Girls Have Already Stopped Thinking of Their Gender as ‘Brilliant’

Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign conducted a study to determine when girls begin to accept the stereotype that boys are genuises more often than girls.

Lady Liberty’s Radical History

The author of this opinion piece calls into question several commonly held ideas about what the Statue of Liberty represents.

9/11 to today: Ways we have changed

How have the United States and the world changed in response to the terrorist attacks of 9/11?

Immigrants and Refugees Are Among America’s 2017 Nobel Prize Winners

Each fall, the prestigious Nobel Prizes are awarded. Over the history of the awards, a substantial percentage of winners for the United States weren’t born here.

Do children and teenagers have constitutional rights?

You may not have all the rights an adult has, but you might be surprised to learn which constitutional guarantees apply to you regardless of your age.

6 Afro-Latinos Open Up About What It Means To Be Black And Latino

Cultural identity plays a large role in how you perceive yourself. Watch as six Afro-Latinos describe the difficulties they face in their struggle for acceptance and what being Afro-Latino means to them.

How do US Supreme Court justices get appointed?

Watch the video to learn how justices are appointed to the Supreme Court, the highest and most powerful court in the United States.

Augmented Reality Recreates A New York City Not Seen for Centuries

Tourists of Governor’s Island can now travel back in time to the 17th century as a colonist with their own storyline and cast of characters thanks to augmented reality.

Why People With Disabilities Want Bans On Plastic Straws To Be More Flexible

While few could argue that we should be dumping more plastic waste into the ocean, the author of this article brings up critical points to consider when discussing plastic straw bans.

How Misty Copeland is empowering at-risk youth through dance

For Misty Copeland and MindLeaps, dancing provides more than physical benefits. Dancing can cause changes in a child’s mindset that can change their lives for the better.