Most of the laborers who maintain lawns and gardens in California are Latino immigrants. Read to learn more about the history and culture of these gardeners, or jardineros.
The day a long-time prisoner is released can present overwhelming challenges. Watch this short documentary to learn how one former prisoner is working to make the transition to freedom smoother for others.
Usually books inspire plays and movies. However, the smash Broadway musical Hamilton, based on the life of Alexander Hamilton, inspired a book that details the play’s social and cultural significance.
Writer Lola Akinmade Åkerström argues that Americans should officially build outdoor sports and recreation into their schedules.
Researchers at MIT are looking at how data collected from individuals and groups can be used for functions such as predicting sociopolitical change or measuring the effectiveness of policies in the developing world.
Celebrity chef Tom Colicchio argues for farming and food reform and outlines steps government officials can take to ensure food quality and healthiness.
Read about an Indianapolis initiative to teach students how to resolve conflicts and ultimately create a more peaceful world.
In an online art exhibit, the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center explores the lives of individuals who have visas to work in the United States. Read the article for background and click “H-1B” in the first paragraph to access the artwork.
Adults often complain that teenagers in the 21st century are lazy and overly concerned with material possessions. Do these opinions have a basis in reality, or are they unfair generalizations? Read to learn about the findings of a study published in 2013 that sought to answer this question.
Edmund Marfo came to the United States from Ghana in 1998. Read about his experiences as an immigrant and his enthusiastic approach to his job managing Greyhound Bus Lines’ arrival and departure gates of New York’s bustling Port Authority.
