The Rise of the Zombie Mall
Source: Smithsonian Magazine
With the rise of online shopping, the number of people taking trips to physical shopping malls has declined. Shopping malls may not be dead yet, but their future is uncertain.
Culture & Society
Stitch by stitch, a brief history of knitting and activism
Source: PBS
Learn about the significance of textiles and knitting in protest movements throughout history, and how people continue to use the craft to fight for causes they believe in.
A storytelling pilgrimage inspired by “The Canterbury Tales”
Source: The Economist
Inspired by The Canterbury Tales, a non-profit organization in England brings together volunteers and refugees who share their personal journeys on a five-day trek. Their goal is to create empathy through storytelling.
The historic women’s suffrage march on Washington
Source: TED
Watch this video to learn about the Women’s Suffrage Parade—the first mass protest for a woman’s right to vote.
The Black Student Loan Crisis That Led Robert Smith To Pay Off HBCU Morehouse Grads’ Debt
Source: Forbes
Read about one billionaire’s response to the student loan debt problems facing the country and how African American graduates are disproportionately affected.
The World 9/11 Took From Us
Source: The New York Times
The author of this opinion piece shares his perspective on how the world has changed as a result of the 9/11 attacks.
Can Fear Actually Be Healthy? 5 Health Effects of Halloween Horrors
Source: HealthPlus
Halloween’s popularity grows year after year, perhaps in part because being scared can be good for us.
The Krampus and Fear in the Holidays
Source: The New York Times
This video from the New York Times explains the German Krampus, and why fear is a part of their holiday tradition.
Why many children have more-liberal attitudes about gender roles
Source: Chicago Booth Review
A study from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business shows how different factors lead to changing ideas about gender roles.
Happiness doesn’t follow success: it’s the other way round
Source: Aeon
This article examines the correlation between success and happiness.