Watch: Quarantined Italians are singing their hearts out. It’s beautiful.
Source: Vox
Italians sing to each other, offering camaraderie and solace during these difficult times.
People
Here’s Why Teens Keep Diaries
Source: BuzzFeed
Anne Frank’s reasons for keeping a diary might not be all that different from your own. Read some of the many ways teenagers today use diaries.
The not-so-secret life of a TikTok-famous teen
Source: Vox
Teenagers are making their voices heard in short, online snippets. Spend some time with an unassuming Internet star.
A Syrian Refugee’s Story
Source: Al Jazeera
A journalist reflects on the relationship she formed with a woman finding hope even in turmoil.
China transferred detained Uighurs to factories used by global brands
Source: The Guardian
The minority Uighurs in China face mistreatment, re-education, and forced labor. Learn what some big companies have to say about their role.
The people helping strangers during the coronavirus pandemic
Source: CNN
In challenging times, some people step up to help others, even people they don’t know. Read about some of the lighthearted kindnesses being shared.
Your body language shapes who you are
Source: TED
Research has shown a surprising conclusion about body language: Practicing more confident, open posture for just a couple of minutes changes the levels of two key hormones, leading to a genuine feeling of increased confidence.
9 Legends of American Folklore
Source: How Stuff Works
Folktales show us a lot about who we once were and still are. Check out these descriptions of nine classic characters from American folklore: Paul Bunyan, John Henry, Sally Ann Thunder, Johnny Appleseed, Mike Fink, Pecos Bill, Geronimo, and Old Stormalong. Why were they so famous? Why are they still famous today?
Teen Journalist Shares His Perspective on the COVID-19 Pandemic
Source: WABE Radio
An eighth grader shares his experience with how the 2020 pandemic has affected his daily life and his career aspirations.
What Does It Mean for America to Put Harriet Tubman on the $20 Bill?
Source: The Atlantic
The U.S. Treasury recently decided to put Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill. Click on this link to read a discussion by several writers and editors from The Atlantic about the significance of this change to American currency.