What Is Multiculturalism? Definition, Theories, and Examples
Source: ThoughtCo
Read about how society benefits from encountering and experiencing diverse cultures.
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Barbara Pope was the Rosa Parks of D.C., but her story was mostly forgotten
Source: The Washington Post
Fifty years before the Civil Rights Movement, Barbara Pope boarded a train and challenged Virginia’s Jim Crow Law.
Masks and gloves are saving lives—and causing pollution
Source: AP News
Clean-up volunteers and scientists question what can be done to address the increase in disposable masks and gloves littering land and oceans.
Demolition, disease, and death: Building the Panama Canal
Source: TED
Watch this short video about how the Panama Canal was not-so-easily created.
Virtual reality tourism ready for takeoff as travellers remain grounded
Source: The Guardian
Could virtual reality lead to a more sustainable version of tourism and a safe way to “travel” during the pandemic? Read to learn more about the possibilities.
You Can Still Visit These Six Former National Parks
Source: Smithsonian Magazine
National parks are designated and protected by national governments for conservation purposes. Although the locations listed in the article are no longer national parks, their beauty and history make them worth a visit.
Dolphins have developed similar personality traits to humans
Source: The Portugal News
New research has discovered that dolphins share personality traits with humans despite evolving in a drastically different environment. Read about the interesting ways in which dolphins are similar to us.
Victoria siblings explore chilling creatures from Indigenous stories in horror-themed podcast
Source: APTN News
A brother-and-sister team from the Whitesand First Nation, explore creatures from Indigenous oral histories in their horror-themed podcast. Read about their topics and approach.
This Clothing Line is Saving Textile Waste and Paying Fair Wages
Source: Now This News
At Zero Waste Daniel, New York-based designer Daniel Silverstein creates fashion that is both environment-conscious and socially responsible. Watch this short video to find out more.
Anne Frank inspires new writing award
Source: BBC
Read about one way that Anne Frank’s writing continues to inspire young writers over half a century later.