How Andrew Carnegie Turned His Fortune Into A Library Legacy
Source: NPR
Steel magnate Andrew Carnegie was also a dedicated philanthropist who used his wealth to establish hundreds of public libraries. Listen to the story here.
Culture & Society
How Immigrants Created America’s Mixtape
Source: Chicago Tribune
In this feature article, Howard Reich describes how the diverse musical traditions of immigrant Jews, Congolese Africans, Mexican mariachi artists and others have been combined to create unique American musical forms.
‘Make Farmers Black Again’: African Americans Fight Discrimination To Own Farmland
Source: NPR
After decades of land loss and lending discrimination Black American farmers struggle to reclaim the ability to sustain their ancestral farmlands.
For America to Succeed, We Must Find Common Ground
Source: The University of Texas
The author of this article points out that humans are more successful when they cooperate. He urges Americans to unite under our nation’s flag, in spite of political differences.
Beyond the silver screen: a look at the vibrant history of Harlem’s Black film scene
Source: Columbia Spectator
Read about the history of the thriving Harlem film scene from the Harlem Renaissance to the present day.
A GDP for nature: How measuring the health of the natural world might prevent the next pandemic
Source: Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
The balance between humans and nature is a precarious one, and for some time nature has been telling us we are doing something wrong. Read about how both human and environmental health is intertwined.
Farmers across India have been protesting for months. Here’s why:
Source: CNN
The Indian government is proposing reforms to modernize the country’s agricultural industry. Indian farmers continue to protest these changes. Watch the video and skim the article that follows to learn more.
How Kids Helped During the Revolutionary War
Source: The Gazette
How did the families of everyday colonists respond when the Revolutionary War started? Read a brief list of some of the ways that the children of the Minutemen and Continental Army soldiers answered the call during the Thirteen Colonies’ struggle for independence.
5 Powerful and Influential Native American Women
Source: Biography
Native American women achieved important but often overlooked accomplishments in the early development of North America. Their success inspired later trailblazing efforts. Read the extraordinary stories of five Native American women whose impact went beyond forging the groundwork of an emerging new nation.
Healing the political divide
Source: American Psychological Association
This article examines the reasons for the current level of political division in the United States and considers how we might go about trying to improve the situation.