From pacifist to spy: WWII’s surprising secret agent
Source: TED
Noor Inayat Khan turned spy to help the Allied forces fighting the Nazis during WWII.
History
Calling People Names: An Expression of Colonial Power
Source: Fair Observer
Historically, colonizers gave names to the indigenous people of North America instead of using the names already in place. This continued imposition is inaccurate and at times insulting. Read the article to learn more about this problem.
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.
A Brief History of Women’s Fight to Wear Pants
Source: Quartz
Throughout history, women have asserted their right to wear pants for many practical reasons. This article shares some of their stories.
Instagram Story Aims to Engage New Generation With Holocaust
Source: AP News
An Instagram account was produced almost like a short film and intends to bring awareness and remembrance of the experience of Jews in the Holocaust to a younger generation.
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.
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.
Asia’s Five Worst Dictators
Source: ThoughtCo
See the top five dictators who have ruled different parts of Asia over the past two decades.
Apollo 11 tribute features stunning projections onto Washington Monument
Source: WTOP News
Watch a video of a tribute celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. The Washington Monument transforms into a movie screen depicting various stages of the mission.
At Gilded Age “Poverty Parties,” the Rich Felt Free
Source: Bunk
At “Poverty Parties” during the Gilded Age, the rich would transform from riches to rags to “free” themselves from the constraints of society. Read more about the insensitive parties that took place at a time of significant income disparity.