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Stylized Fairy Tales Inspired Sandra Cisneros’ Cross-Cultural Voice

Source: National Public Radio

Find out what inspired author Sandra Cisneros’ special voice by reading or listening to this National Public Radio interview.

The Red Tail Squadron: Honoring Tuskegee Airmen

Source: Commemorative Air Force Red Tail Squadron

The history of flight is full of bold actions taken by courageous people. Explore this site to learn about the Tuskegee Airmen, America’s first black military pilots and crew.

An Emerging Entry In America’s Multiracial Vocabulary: ‘Blaxican’

Source: NPR

Walter Thompson-Hernandez explores the multi-ethnic people of Los Angeles through research at the University of Southern California and through an Instagram account that features people of Mexican and black descent.

From Bruce Springsteen to Tyson Fury, men are opening up about depression

Source: The Guardian

A number of male celebrities have recently opened up about their mental health struggles, sparking conversations about male depression.

National Geographic Hosts the Energy Department’s STEM Mentoring Café for Students

Source: U.S. Energy Department

The U.S. Energy Department sponsors a mentorship program for students interested in pursuing STEM careers. “Mentoring Cafés” give kids the opportunity to talk with professionals in these fields, who spark their curiosity about working with cutting-edge research and exciting new technology.

‘My Name, My Identity’: Educators Promote Cultural Awareness in Campaign

Source: NBC News

Many students, especially those from cultures outside the United States, feel embarassed when teachers mispronounce their names. A recently launched campaign urges educators to show respect for all their students by making the effort to get their names right.

How Samuel Mudd Went From Lincoln Conspirator to Medical Savior

Source: Smithsonian Magazine

Dr. Samuel Mudd, who treated John Wilkes Booth after he assassinated President Lincoln and was convicted for conspiring with him, was sent to prison at Fort Jefferson on an island in the Gulf of Mexico. He is credited with saving dozens of lives from an outbreak of yellow fever on the island.