Thousands Left Homeless in Bangladeshi Capital after Fire Burns Hundreds of Shanties
Source: NPR
Thousands of citizens living in poverty are left homeless after a fire burns hundreds of shanties in Bangladesh.
Culture & Society
An 11-year-old’s response to the El Paso shooting: One act of kindness for each victim
Source: Washington Post
An eleven-year-old sees an opportunity to inspire to acts of kindness following the recent El Paso shooting.
Protests in Hong Kong Continue, Remain Peaceful Throughout the Weekend
Source: NPR
Protests in Hong Kong continue into the 11th straight week. Read the latest on their development.
Consumers want a climate label for food, research shows
Source: Kinder
A growing number of consumers are conscious of their toll on the environment. A helpful tool in reducing carbon footprints could be “climate labeling.” Read about this interesting proposal.
Why black people discriminate among ourselves: the toxic legacy of colorism
Source: The Guardian
Colorism is a type of discrimination, often (but not always) perpetrated by members of the same race based on the darkness of a person’s skin. Read this personal essay for insight into the impact of this prejudice.
20 Historic Moments in the Fight for LGBTQ Rights
Source: TeenVogue
Read about some famous historical moments and their impact on policies today regarding the struggle for LGBTQ rights.
Teens and Boston Cops Find Common Ground
Source: CBS News
Watch this video about how, despite having a history of racial tensions, the Boston Police Department is working closely with youths to find commonalities, easing tensions between officers and minorities, and avoiding the violence that is occurring in other U.S. cities.
This classic formula can show you how to live more heroically
Source: Quartz
| Have you ever wished for a how-to guide to being a hero? Well, read about this classic formula to get you started on your own heroic quest. |
A Visit to the Museum of Broken Relationships
Source: Atlas Obscura
Watch this video to learn about a collection of artifacts cataloging what happens after relationships end and love dies.
Chasing Success Is No Way to Achieve It
Source: Entrepreneur
Author Steve Tobak argues that following one’s unique curiosity and interests is the key to fulfillment and that trying to define or seek succcess is irrelevant.