Tag Archives: People

bell hooks, author and activist, dies aged 69

Learn about the amazing life and influential work of feminist author bell hooks as she is remembered by those she inspired most.

A baby was taken from her mother’s arms in the Holocaust. The family just reunited.

Read about how, against almost impossible odds, the family of Holocaust survivor Dora Rapaport was finally reunited.

Young Activists Want Action as Protesters Rally at COP26

Read about how student activists from all over the world gathered at the Climate Change Conference to make their voices heard about the planet and their future on it.

Are you ready to heal?’: Nonbinary activist Alok Vaid-Menon deconstructs gender

Read about Alok Vaid-Menon’s thoughts about gender and gender deconstruction.

New Year’s Eve, Day holds special meaning for Black Americans

Read about the history of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day traditions for Black Americans.

Live Streams Revive ‘Shoppertainment’ for a Luxury Consumer

The luxury shopping experience is moving from intimate boutique to widely available livestreams.

The Best Illusions of the Year Will Leave Your Brain Hurting More Than 2021 Did

Look at the top illusions of the past year.

The life-changing power of assistive technology

Listen to accessibility champion Jane Velkovski explain why assistive technologies should be made more available to everyone who needs them.

20 Must-Read Middle Grade Fairytale Retellings

Peruse this list to find your next read.

What it’s really like to have autism

Listen to Ethan Lisi discuss autistic behaviors and debunk stereotypes.

Yes, scientists are actually building an elevator to space

Watch this video to learn what building this massive structure would all entail.

Can an iPhone App Help Save an Endangered Language?

Technology is being used to help preserve languages, such as Chickasaw, that have seen a drastic reduction in usage.

Tightrope Between the Towers

The Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City were once the tallest buildings in the world. Read about a daring highwire act spanning the tops of these skyscrapers.

Anne Frank: Her Life, Her Diary, Her Legacy

View and read this photo gallery for a timeline of Anne Frank’s life and the historic events that shaped it.

Why did Gandhi march 240 miles for salt?

Salt may seem like a small thing to spark a revolution, but it’s crucial to human health. Learn more about why the Indian people rose up against English rule over the regulation of salt.

Meet the Hero: Ralph Lazo

Ralph Lazo, a Mexican American, recognized the injustice of Japanese internment during World War II. He voluntarily stood in solidarity with his Japanese friends in their internment camp, leaving a legacy of bravery.

7 Characteristics of Heroism

Read about the best ways to positively impact the world around you with this quick list of heroic characteristics.

Google Self-Driving Car Project

A self-driving car could well be a product of the not-so-distant future. How do you feel about a driverless car? What are the advantages? What do you think might concern people about such a vehicle?