Clemantine Wamariya talks about her memoir, The Girl Who Smiled Beads, in which she writes about her experiences as a refugee fleeing genocide in Rwanda and rebuilding a life in the United States.
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How to connect and find common ground in any situation
In this how-to column, the writer recommends connecting over small things before initiating deeper conversations.
Bromances may be good for men’s health
A 2016 study by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley showed that mild stress can be a catalyst for male bonding, which has postive health benefits.
A History in Which We Can All See Ourselves
You may have heard the phrase “representation matters.” So why is it important to include culturally diverse perspectives when studying history? This article addresses that question and suggests ways to make history curriculum more inclusive.
Students explore fashion, promote self expression through clothing
Read about how a high school student turned her interest in fashion into a club that helps students express themselves.
Here’s the Science Behind the World’s Rarest and Weirdest Phobias
While it makes sense that people would fear heights or venomous creatures, some phobias seem downright bizarre.
8 Job Skills You Should Have
When you’re thinking about starting your first job, you might be worried that you don’t have the skills you need. But some of the most-wanted skills employers look for are ones you can develop now.
The 19th-Century Fight Against Bacteria-Ridden Milk Preserved With Embalming Fluid
Food industries did not always have the best interests of their consumers in mind. This is especially the case with “embalmed milk,” a tainted dairy product.
Event Horizon: How Space Changes Your Perspective On Life
The social and physical boundaries of Earth fade away in space. Watch this video to gain a different perspective on conflict.
Get ready for a future in which your favorite products act like helicopter parents
Is “smart packaging” with sensors and bluetooth connectivity the future of consumer packaging? Read about the possibilities.
BORDERLINE
Explore part or all of the boundaries that separate the United States and Mexico.
Online Museum Is Preserving ‘Endangered’ Sounds for Future Generations
Technological advances force some objects to become obselete. Something widely used even ten years ago may now be a relic. An online museum aims to catalog and preserve the sounds these outdated objects make.
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.
From Nazi Germany to Australia: The Incredible True Story of History’s Longest Kayak Journey
Read about the accomplishments and setbacks of one man’s seven-year kayak trip just before the onset of World War II.
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.