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How Can Women Gain Influence in Hollywood?
Did you know that only one female director has ever won an Academy Award? Why are there so few women making movies? And what should we do about it? Explore the opinions of eight different writers.
Women’s Athletics a Battle for Respect
Though women have been breaking gender barriers for decades, the playing fields still aren’t level. Read about Lisa Leslie’s fight to gain support for the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and other women’s professional sports.
The Changing Definition of African-American
Many consider the label “African-American” to describe people who are descended from slaves that were brought to the United States against their will, forced into slavery, and eventually emancipated. Countless African immigrants do not identify with this narrative, though they find themselves associated with it. What does it mean to be African-American and for whom is it an accurate label?
Inside the Teenage Brain
Adolescence is a time of great change. Learn more about the changes your brain is undergoing and the effects of those changes.
Discovery Rekindles Wish for a Journey to the Stars
What would it be like to travel to another solar system? Former astronaut Mae Jemison, along with an organization called Icarus Interstellar, recently won a large government grant to create a business plan for interstellar travel. How soon might we be traveling to the sun’s nearest neighbor? Read this article to find out.
The Coldest Journey
Adventurers have been exploring unknown parts of the world for centuries, but there is still one challenge unmet: crossing Antarctica in the winter. Sir Ranulph Fiennes has put together a team (and some fancy technology) to do just that. Read about this journey that many think is impossible, and browse the site to learn more about the expedition.
Teen Refugee: Prince Charming Is Dead
A 14-year-old refugee from Syria to Lebanon, Cayanne speaks candidly about what it felt like to have her childhood stolen by war. Read her story, and watch the video of her interview.
African-American Girl Blazing a Trail Through Chess
Read or listen to this story about 17-year-old Rochelle Ballantyne, who is about to become the first ever African-American female chess master. Balancing chess with volunteering in after-school programs, helping out at home, and applying to colleges, Ballantyne works hard for everything she’s earned.
3 Awesome Teen Entrepreneurs Who Will Put You to Shame
Meet some teenagers who are well on their way to running successful businesses—long before they enter college!
Illegal Wildlife Trade
Worldwide, the trade of illegal wildlife is estimated in the hundreds of millions of dollars. The animals can be sold as pets, food, or decorations. At the World Wildlife Federation’s website, you can read about the causes of these crimes and their impact.
Be Red Cross Ready
Do you think you are ready for a disaster? Do you know what to do to keep your home and family safe? Visit this interactive site to help you learn how to prepare a disaster kit, make an emergency plan, and be informed about the kind of disasters that could happen in your region.
Teens Against Bullying
According to the National Bullying Prevention Center, on any given school day, 160,000 students in the U.S. stay home for fear of being bullied. At the PACER Center’s site for Teens Against Bullying, learn more about bullying and what you can do to stop it.