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Watchdog Photo Gallery
Muckraking journalists are keen-eyed observers unafraid to expose the truth—even at great risk to themselves. View images of the investigative work of journalists and writers who took on powerful entities, exposing corruption and protecting the interests of citizens.
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.
8 Leaders Who Carry On Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy
This article highlights some of today’s leaders in the ongoing struggle for freedom and equality.
The Infectious Pestilence Did Reign
This piece examines several ways Shakespeare was affected by the plague. It also points out how the plague plays an crucial role in the plot of Romeo and Juliet.
Savitri and Satyavan: The legend of the princess who outwitted Death
Watch this short video about the legendary Hindu princess Savitri and her devotion to her one true love.
What Shakespeare can — and can’t — teach us about Covid-19
What does Shakespeare have to do with the coronavirus pandemic? Read this article to find out.
Decatur students get historic marker approved to memorialize MLK’s arrest, release
Read about what these students have achieved through their continued activism.
The Angry Martin Luther King
Nearly 50 years after the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., one writer urges readers to recall the power of his anger instead of thinking of him as a mythically happy character like Santa Claus.
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.
Anne Frank’s arrest might not have stemmed from betrayal
New research from the Anne Frank House suggests that Anne and her family may have not in fact been betrayed by someone who knew about their hiding place. Read to learn more.
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.
Biography: Malala Yousafzai
Malala Yousafzai almost lost her life for her advocacy of girls’ education. Watch this short video to learn how she grew up to became a social activist and what she has accomplished.
First Collection of Shakespeare’s Plays Sells for Almost $10 Million
Click this link to read about the record-breaking auction sale of a copy of the “First Folio,” the book that originally collected Shakespeare’s plays.
This is what Anne Frank’s Arrest Looked Like
A detailed timeline of how the Franks were caught, and the circumstances around their arrest.
The Real Story of Hua Mulan Is More Impressive Than Any Disney Version
The recently released Mulan movie is actually based on an ancient ballad. Many debate whether this ballad is fact or fiction…
Olympian Wyomia Tyus sprinted to gold and spoke out in Mexico City. America forgot her.
Read about often forgotten icon Wyomia Tyus and her quest for Olympic gold.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Fast Facts
Want to know more about the extraordinary Ruth Bader Ginsburg? Read through this list of fast facts revealing some of the important work she accomplished during her career.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s life and work propelled women’s equality front and center
The death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg impacted millions of people who have benefitted from her work for equality. Read about her life and monumental successes.