How do Native American tribes keep their cultures alive while still responding to the changing world around them? Filmmaker Chris Eyre shares his thoughts and hopes.
Tag Archives: Culture & Society
Climate Change Is Inevitable — It’s Time to Adapt
Scientists assert that climate change is inevitable. The good news, however, is that humans can adapt to it. Read this article to learn one writer’s opinion about how we can do that.
Inside the Teenage Brain
Adolescence is a time of great change. Learn more about the changes your brain is undergoing and the effects of those changes.
The Team: Better Together
A television project that targets countries grappling with a serious conflict, The Team uses a fictional, soccer-related drama to help people consider resolutions and come to mutual understandings. The program has been widely successful because it is produced locally, with people who truly understand the conflict in the area.
Teen Refugee: Prince Charming Is Dead
A 14-year-old refugee from Syria to Lebanon, Cayanne speaks candidly about what it felt like to have her childhood stolen by war. Read her story, and watch the video of her interview.
Can You Die of a Broken Heart?
Did you know that there is such a thing as broken heart syndrome? Read to learn about the health risks of love and loss.
Ten Out-of-the-Ordinary Valentine’s Day Customs
Not everyone gives chocolates and flowers on Valentine’s Day. Read about a few unusual customs from the past.
Urban Farms Herald Green City ‘Revolution’
In today’s world, who would have thought that farming could unite those living in bustling urban areas? Find out how some city dwellers are coming together to feed themselves with locally grown fruits and vegetables.
Apartheid
Nobel Prize-winning author Nadine Gordimer writes about South Africa and the effects of apartheid on its people. Learn more about apartheid, from its origins to its end in 1994.
African-American Girl Blazing a Trail Through Chess
Read or listen to this story about 17-year-old Rochelle Ballantyne, who is about to become the first ever African-American female chess master. Balancing chess with volunteering in after-school programs, helping out at home, and applying to colleges, Ballantyne works hard for everything she’s earned.
Why Do People Love Horror Movies? They Enjoy Being Scared
If horror movies are so scary, why do people like them? Discover why people enjoy being scared out of their wits.
Ellis Island
Did you know that more than one-third of all current United States citizens can trace an ancestor to Ellis Island? For more than 60 years, Ellis Island was an entry point to the United States for millions of immigrants from all over the world. Explore this site to learn more about Ellis Island and immigration to the United States.
World Wastes Half Its Food
A recent study by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers reveals that, across the world, about half of the food we are producing is being wasted. But why? And where is it going?
Illegal Wildlife Trade
Worldwide, the trade of illegal wildlife is estimated in the hundreds of millions of dollars. The animals can be sold as pets, food, or decorations. At the World Wildlife Federation’s website, you can read about the causes of these crimes and their impact.
Teens Against Bullying
According to the National Bullying Prevention Center, on any given school day, 160,000 students in the U.S. stay home for fear of being bullied. At the PACER Center’s site for Teens Against Bullying, learn more about bullying and what you can do to stop it.