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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.
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?
Young, Black Native activists say it’s time to appreciate Indigenous diversity
In honor of Indigenous People’s Day, these young activists raise awareness about multifaceted Indigenous identities.
Eddie Jaku: Holocaust survivor and peace campaigner dies aged 101
Holocaust survivor and self-proclaimed Happiest Man on Earth, Eddie Jaku, dies at age 101. Read about his extraordinary life and inspiring message.
The Lithuanian Immigrant Who Launched the First Women’s College Basketball Game
Read about how the Mother of Women’s Basketball defied expectation for female athletes and forever changed sports history.
The First All-Black Team Will Climb Mount Everest Next Year
Learn about Full Circle Everest, an all-black mountaineering team that plans to make history and bring representation to the world of mountaineering.
America’s True History of Religious Tolerance
Freedom of religion has brought many immigrants to the United States. This article traverses the complex and largely unacknowledged historical struggle for religious tolerance in the United States.