In 2019, Blue-Collar Workers Disappearing And In Hot Demand

Source: Forbes

There is a growing need for blue-collar workers, which is resulting an increased wages and better benefits for those willing to take the jobs.

Should the Voting Age be 16?

Source: PBS News Hour

Be sure to watch the video which accompanies this article! A group of students named Vote16DC fights to expand the right to vote to younger teens.

St. Landry Parish Catholic School Reflecting on Role in Slavery

Source: KATC News

A Catholic school acknowledges its role in the slave trade and pays tribute to the slaves who worked on its property and their ancestors to bring recognition, respect, and a sense of closure to the pain caused by slavery.

A Young Immigrant’s Inspiring Story of Survival Moves the Internet to Take Action

Source: Upworthy

The LA Times created a video documenting the struggles of a teenage, Guatemalan immigrant, which resulted in an outpouring of support.

Hong Kong’s huge protests, explained

Source: Vox

Watch this video to understand where the tensions between Hong Kong and mainland China stem from and why people continue to protest.

This Georgetown sophomore wants to change how we view and talk about disabilities

Source: The Washington Post

Anna Landre explains how the narratives surrounding disabled people need to change and shares her own story.

Alaska Native Girl Leads Animated Kids TV Show in US First

Source: AP News

PBS has debuted the nation’s first-ever children’s series featuring indigenous leads. Finally, Alaskan natives are able to see themselves through the character “Molly of Denali.”

Asia’s Five Worst Dictators

Source: ThoughtCo

See the top five dictators who have ruled different parts of Asia over the past two decades.

Why We Want to Squeeze Cute, Little Things

Source: Smithsonian Magazine

Cute aggression is the feeling of wanting to squeeze or pinch something we think is adorable.

Here’s How Streaming Music is Killing the Planet

Source: Futurism

With the rise of music streaming, the music industry now produces less plastic waste than before. However, streaming music has its unintended consequences.