Bessie Coleman
Source: Biography
In the face of countless obstacles, Bessie Coleman was determined to become a pilot. Read about her pioneering efforts to become the first African American female pilot in American history.
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Anne Frank’s arrest might not have stemmed from betrayal
Source: CNN
New research from the Anne Frank House suggests that Anne and her family may have not in fact been betrayed by someone who knew about their hiding place. Read to learn more.
Ida B. Wells
Source: Biography, A&E Television Networks
Ida B. Wells was a journalist who spoke out for women’s rights and against lynching, amongst numerous other issues. Watch a mini-biography, and learn more about Wells at this site.
Remembering Earthquake Shacks, San Francisco’s Original Tiny Houses
Source: Curbed San Francisco
After the 1906 earthquake and fire that destroyed a large portion of San Francisco, refugee camps of very small houses were built. They were later moved to different parts of the city and some still exist today.
The Curse of King Tut: Facts & Fable
Source: Live Science
Is the curse surrounding King Tut’s tomb real? Some people think so— read about why.
America Has Tried Reparations Before. Here Is How it Went
Source: The New York Times
Descendants of enslaved people may be entitled to reparations, but what can we learn from previous attempts to compensate people for a wrong?
Public Understanding of the Holocaust, from WWII to Today
Source: Roper Center, Cornell University
It’s said that hindsight is 20/20; looking back, the horrors of the Holocaust are clear. But what did Americans think at the time?
Without the Right to Protest, America Is Doomed to Fail
Source: The New York Times
The author of this opinion piece wants to remind those who call for an end to Black Lives Matter protests that the right to protest is crucial to the health of American democracy.
How teachers are debunking some of the myths of Thanksgiving
Source: PBS
Consider what you’ve learned about Thanksgiving over the years. How does it compare to what is said in this video?
‘There are no words’: As coronavirus kills Indigenous elders, endangered languages face extinction
Source: The Washington Post
Tapi Yawalapiti is one of the remaining two people who know the Yawalapiti language. He’s doing all he can to to ensure it’s not completely lost one day.