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Why Do We Fall in Love?
Watch this video to see how your idea of ‘love’ stacks up against your fellow teens’ views.
Melissa Malzkuhn on the power of connecting through language
Watch this video about the power of language and ways it affects our perception.
Cherokee Nation Says It Is Owed a Representative in Congress
Listen to this radio report to learn about the Cherokee Nation’s bid to claim a U.S. Congress delegate seat.
Teens’ Play Brings Immigration Conversation to North Texas
Read this article about one group of teens bringing a national conversation to their local theatre stage.
5 Lessons About Hard Work from an Ultra-Marathon Runner
An interview with ultra marathon runner Dean Karnazes reveals 5 lessons about the value of hard work and persistence.
Crispus Attucks, Martyr for Freedom and Champion of Liberty
This article explains who Crispus Attucks was, what he did, and why he is still remembered today as a champion and a martyr for freedom.
The Krampus and Fear in the Holidays
This video from the New York Times explains the German Krampus, and why fear is a part of their holiday tradition.
Happiness doesn’t follow success: it’s the other way round
This article examines the correlation between success and happiness.
The Kids (Who Use Tech) Seem to Be All Right
The effect of technology use on teenagers’ moods and behaviors is a widely-debated issue. But what are the risks of screen time? This article points to a study that attempts to set the record straight.
Did Quilts Hold Codes to the Underground Railroad?
Two historians claim quilts may have contained encoded messages for enslaved people looking to escape through the Underground Railroad. Though others disagree, it is an intriguing idea.
A Lost Work by Langston Hughes Examines the Harsh Life on the Chain Gang
Though slavery was outlawed in the late 1800s, forced labor remained legal in the United States if someone was convicted of a crime. Langston Hughes wrote about such a loophole in his powerful essay examining the harshness of chain gangs.
From pacifist to spy: WWII’s surprising secret agent
Noor Inayat Khan turned spy to help the Allied forces fighting the Nazis during WWII.
Calling People Names: An Expression of Colonial Power
Historically, colonizers gave names to the indigenous people of North America instead of using the names already in place. This continued imposition is inaccurate and at times insulting. Read the article to learn more about this problem.
People With Negative Self-Image Experience Setbacks More Frequently
Self-esteem can greatly impact aspects of our lives, for better or worse. A positive self-esteem is critical to avoiding setbacks and building ourselves up. Gain insight into why this occurs and learn how to make a positive change.
The Teenager Schooling World Leaders on Climate Change
Greta Thunberg has inspired young people worldwide to take action for a better future. Watch the video to learn more about how she is impacting the world in her fight against climate change.
Majority of men in Middle East survey believe a woman’s place is in the home
Some people in parts of the Middle East and northern Africa reject the idea of women having power.
What Is a Stereotype?
Groups of people can often be stereotyped, but what does that really mean and how does is affect us?
Was Jack London “the Steve Jobs of his day”?
More than a “writer of dog books,” Jack London’s other interests and contributions to society are not typically recognized. A small museum is looking to change that.
Thousands Left Homeless in Bangladeshi Capital after Fire Burns Hundreds of Shanties
Thousands of citizens living in poverty are left homeless after a fire burns hundreds of shanties in Bangladesh.