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Why Junteenth is a celebration of hope
Learn about why the people of today are still fighting for the Juneteenth holiday and how it connects to the Civil Rights movement of our past.
How to Protect Civil Liberties in a Pandemic
COVID-19 has stripped us of some of our basic freedoms, forcing us to stay in our homes, wear masks, and observe social distancing guidelines. Now some people are worried about how government policies crafted in response to the crisis could restrict civil liberties.
High school students are demanding schools teach more Black history, include more Black authors
Students across the country are making their voices heard: they want more diversity and thoughtful planning around anti-racism in their schools.
Vacaville inmates train shelter dogs to become service dogs in new program
Watch the video to learn more about how dogs are used in a prison training program as a way to rehabilitate inmates.
Japan university awards first-ever ninja studies degree
Think ninjas are just made-up characters who only live in stories? Think again! Genichi Mitsuhashi is the first students to graduate from a Japanese university with a master’s degree in ninja studies.
This Shook Lebanon Like Nothing Before
The recent explosion in Beirut is just another disaster the Lebanese people are having to deal with this year. Watch the videos to learn more.
‘I Was a Little Scared’: Inside America’s Reopening Schools
Several students share their concerns after returning to school during the pandemic. Scroll and choose 2 or 3 stories to read.
A brief history of the past 100 Years as told through the New York Times Archives
Read about the history of the modern world through the lens of New York Times articles.
How the Gilded Age’s Top 1 Percent Thrived on Corruption
Learn more about the bribery, fraud, and corruption which ran rampant during the Gilded Age
How Urban Design Can Make or Break Protests
Learn how city geography can affect protests and their outcomes.
Why a German Photographer Trained His Lens on 100-year-old Models
People say with age comes wisdom. With this in mind, photographer Karsten Thormaehlen photographed and interviewed centenarians. What can you learn about yourself and life?
Hamilton Cast Reflect on Backlash and Criticism of Musical
With the recent release of the Hamilton movie, renewed backlash and criticisms have warranted a response from the cast.
For a radical new perspective on immigration, picture the US as an ancient tree
Watch as immigrants create the “tree” of the United States.
Meet the COVID-19 frontline heroes
Hear from essential frontline workers as they discuss the risks and challenges they face in order to keep everyone fed and healthy.
The Power of Forgiveness: Why Revenge Hurts You More
Letting go of the wish for revenge can be a gift to yourself. Click through five suggestions that can help with this approach when someone wrongs you.
A Basic Human Behavior Has Been Upended by COVID-19
Read about how the coronavirus has changed some of the most important ways in which humans connect with one another.
The Great Staycation – How the Coronavirus Pandemic Could Push a Rapid Transition to Creative Domestic Holidays
Current events are changing the landscape of vacations as we know them. Enter the rise of the “staycation.” Read more about creative vacation opportunities.
Land and the roots of African-American poverty
Read this article to learn how inequalities were perpetuated after slavery was abolished. Consider this researcher’s opinions on generational wealth and systemic poverty.
American Descendents
View one photographer’s powerful photo series where he recreates portraits of famous Americans with their descendants.