5 wild risks taken by top entrepreneurs

Source: The Seattle Times

These risks taken by famous business leaders led to big rewards.

10 Things Teens Should Know About Money

Source: U.S. News & World Report

Click this link to get some helpful tips on managing your personal finances.

African immigrant population in U.S. steadily climbs

Source: Pew Research Center

Read this article to learn about the recent rise in the number of African immigrants living in the United States.

5 Super Simple Ways to Get to Know Your Neighbors

Source: GoodNet

Remember the children’s song about the people in your neighborhood? Try these tips to make connections with the real-life people in your neighborhood and have fun in the process.

This is what American teenagers want to be when they grow up (they don’t want to work in offices)

Source: MarketWatch

In a 2017 survey, 20% of the teenagers polled said they wanted to become athletes, artists, or entertainers. However, this article suggests many teens realize that not everyone finds fame and fortune.

PRO AND CON: Should Confederate monuments be removed?

Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch

Read two differing arguments about whether Confederate statues should be removed from public places. Remember to analyze the authors’ reasoning and supporting evidence.

Education Innovation in the Slums

Source: TED

In this video, education researcher Charles Leadbeater argues that more disruptive innovation and informal settings will improve the aging education system in both developed and deveoping nations.

Hashtag activism is fleeting

Source: The Baltimore Sun

Columbia University graduate student Nick Donias argues that protest movements must move beyond slogans and hashtags in order to affect long-term change.

Immigration In Esports: Do Gamers Count As Athletes?

Source: Forbes

This article examines how immigration policy and gaming meet.

Tired of war, South Sudanese youth turn to art to push for peace

Source: Reuters

Ana Taban, a group of artists in South Sudan, promotes a peaceful resolution to the conflict in its country. Click the link at the bottom of the article to view a photo essay of the organization’s members.