Tightrope Between the Towers
Source: HISTORY
The Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City were once the tallest buildings in the world. Read about a daring highwire act spanning the tops of these skyscrapers.
People
Why did Gandhi march 240 miles for salt?
Source: How Stuff Works
Salt may seem like a small thing to spark a revolution, but it’s crucial to human health. Learn more about why the Indian people rose up against English rule over the regulation of salt.
Meet the Hero: Ralph Lazo
Source: Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes
Ralph Lazo, a Mexican American, recognized the injustice of Japanese internment during World War II. He voluntarily stood in solidarity with his Japanese friends in their internment camp, leaving a legacy of bravery.
7 Characteristics of Heroism
Source: Verywellmind
Read about the best ways to positively impact the world around you with this quick list of heroic characteristics.
Google Self-Driving Car Project
Source: Google
A self-driving car could well be a product of the not-so-distant future. How do you feel about a driverless car? What are the advantages? What do you think might concern people about such a vehicle?
Young, Black Native activists say it’s time to appreciate Indigenous diversity
Source: NPR
In honor of Indigenous People’s Day, these young activists raise awareness about multifaceted Indigenous identities.
Eddie Jaku: Holocaust survivor and peace campaigner dies aged 101
Source: BBC
Holocaust survivor and self-proclaimed Happiest Man on Earth, Eddie Jaku, dies at age 101. Read about his extraordinary life and inspiring message.
The Lithuanian Immigrant Who Launched the First Women’s College Basketball Game
Source: History
Read about how the Mother of Women’s Basketball defied expectation for female athletes and forever changed sports history.
The First All-Black Team Will Climb Mount Everest Next Year
Source: Discovery
Learn about Full Circle Everest, an all-black mountaineering team that plans to make history and bring representation to the world of mountaineering.
America’s True History of Religious Tolerance
Source: Smithsonian Magazine
Freedom of religion has brought many immigrants to the United States. This article traverses the complex and largely unacknowledged historical struggle for religious tolerance in the United States.