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‘Zoom Dysmorphia’: How Video Conferencing Can Wreck Our Self-Image
How does frequent video conferencing affect the way we see ourselves?
What Happened To British Loyalists After The Revolutionary War?
At the time of the American Revolution, not every colonist wanted to sever ties with the British Crown. In this short interview, a historian describes the perils of being a Loyalist during and following the Revolutionary War.
Meet Angela, The First Named African Woman in Jamestown
An Angolan woman called Angela was among the first Africans to arrive in the North American territory that would become the United States. Learn more about Angela, the Central African kingdom of Ndongo where she was born, and how she and other captives lived in Jamestown.
Equality Act Would Extend Civil Rights Laws To LGBTQ People Throughout U.S.
Click this link to read about a law that, if passed, would amend the 1964 Civil Rights Act to include a ban on discrimination against members of the LGBTQ community.
What Is Multiculturalism? Definition, Theories, and Examples
Read about how society benefits from encountering and experiencing diverse cultures.
Barbara Pope was the Rosa Parks of D.C., but her story was mostly forgotten
Fifty years before the Civil Rights Movement, Barbara Pope boarded a train and challenged Virginia’s Jim Crow Law.
Masks and gloves are saving lives—and causing pollution
Clean-up volunteers and scientists question what can be done to address the increase in disposable masks and gloves littering land and oceans.
Demolition, disease, and death: Building the Panama Canal
Watch this short video about how the Panama Canal was not-so-easily created.
Virtual reality tourism ready for takeoff as travellers remain grounded
Could virtual reality lead to a more sustainable version of tourism and a safe way to “travel” during the pandemic? Read to learn more about the possibilities.
You Can Still Visit These Six Former National Parks
National parks are designated and protected by national governments for conservation purposes. Although the locations listed in the article are no longer national parks, their beauty and history make them worth a visit.
Dolphins have developed similar personality traits to humans
New research has discovered that dolphins share personality traits with humans despite evolving in a drastically different environment. Read about the interesting ways in which dolphins are similar to us.
Victoria siblings explore chilling creatures from Indigenous stories in horror-themed podcast
A brother-and-sister team from the Whitesand First Nation, explore creatures from Indigenous oral histories in their horror-themed podcast. Read about their topics and approach.
This Clothing Line is Saving Textile Waste and Paying Fair Wages
At Zero Waste Daniel, New York-based designer Daniel Silverstein creates fashion that is both environment-conscious and socially responsible. Watch this short video to find out more.
Anne Frank inspires new writing award
Read about one way that Anne Frank’s writing continues to inspire young writers over half a century later.
Has the pandemic shifted traditional gender roles in childcare?
Although the current pandemic has disrupted the way parents work, childcare duties still often fell to women.
Coming wave of video games could build empathy on racism, environment and aftermath of war
New gaming projects seek to help people build sympathy for others by allowing them to take on the role of someone else.
Who were Las Mariposas, and why were they murdered?
Watch this short TED video about the brave women who lead an underground revolution against one of the worst dictators in the Dominican Republic’s history.
Suez Canal reopens after giant stranded ship is freed
Watch the short video and skim the article and images to find out more about what it took to get a giant container unstuck in Egypt’s Suez Canal.
How Andrew Carnegie Turned His Fortune Into A Library Legacy
Steel magnate Andrew Carnegie was also a dedicated philanthropist who used his wealth to establish hundreds of public libraries. Listen to the story here.