Biden administration will extend immigration relief to Ukrainians in the US
Source: CNN
Read about how new legislation impacts Ukrainian immigrants living in the US.
Culture & Society
16-Year-Old Chess Prodigy Defeats World Champion Magnus Carlsen
Source: NY Times
Read about how a teenage chess wiz takes down a record-holding world champion.
Jessie Diggins wins first-ever U.S. Olympic medal in cross-country sprint
Source: NPR
Meet Jessie Diggins, the American skier that made history at the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Anne Frank’s betrayal: Dutch publisher apologises for book
Source: BBC
The book that claims to know the identity of Anne Frank’s betrayer is now under scrutiny. Check out this article to find out why.
US Black business ownership sees rise thanks to women, study finds
Source: The Guardian
Find out how Black women are the fastest growing group of business owners amidst a global pandemic.
Yu & Me Books: Lucy Yu’s Chinatown Bookstore Focuses On Immigrant Stories
Source: CBS New York
This New York bookstore fills its shelves with immigrant voices.
As climate worsens, environmentalists also grapple with the mental toll of activism
Source: NPR
Environmental activism is hugely important, but so is mental health. Learn how a courageous new wave of activists reconcile the two.
Searching for Common Ground in Angry Times
Source: Education Week
In this article, two authors explain how polarization in American society can be a major roadblock to productive, civil discussions about difficult issues.
Afghan women: Secret diaries of changing lives
Source: BBC
These Afghan women show strength and resolve as they withstand the frightening realities of Taliban occupation.
Students Use the Los Angeles Marathon as a Way to Keep Going
Source: NY Times
Learn why middle school and high school students in LA embrace marathon running.