The Student Walkout Against Gun Violence, in Photos
Source: The Atlantic
Look at photos of student walkouts across the country as they protest gun violence.
Culture & Society
Edible Cutlery
Source: Black Ticket Films
An Indian entrepreneur saw a way for a common consumer product to make the world a better place. Watch the promotional film to see how his idea was put into action and learn more about his success.
Five protest poets all demonstrators should read
Source: The Conversation
Read about five poets who used poetry as a means of protest.
I say Hispanic. You say Latino. How did the whole thing start?
Source: Berkeley News
Sociologist G. Cristina Mora discusses her book about how the terms “Hispanic” and “Latino” emerged and how different commuities identify with them.
Column: Parents are critical to education’s success
Source: The Detroit News
Sibyl Wilson, president of Michigan Parent Teacher Association, argues that the involvement of families is key to the success of schools.
A New Rating for TV and Movies Tries to Combat Gender Stereotypes
Source: The New York Times
The nonprofit group Common Sense Media has created a rating that labels television shows and movies as having “positive gender representations.” Read this article to find out why they created the label and what falls into the category.
Drought and conflict leave millions more hungry in 2017 – UN-backed report
Source: UN News
Leaders of the United Nations point to a recent study that shows how hunger and conflict are linked and say that incresing food security can help bring peace.
Helping Strangers May Help Teens’ Self-Esteem
Source: NPR
A recent study suggests that teenagers can increase their sense of self-worth by voluntarily helping strangers, even with small, simple acts of kindness.
The Promise of Self-Compassion for Stressed-Out Teens
Source: The New York Times
This article emphasizes the positive effects self-compassion can have on young people as they navigate the stresses of adolescence.
Origins and Destinations of the World’s Migrants, 1990-2017
Source: Pew Research Center
The interactive map at this link shows global immigration and emigration activity between 1990 and 2017.