Teens’ Play Brings Immigration Conversation to North Texas
Source: NBCDFW
Read this article about one group of teens bringing a national conversation to their local theatre stage.
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5 Lessons About Hard Work from an Ultra-Marathon Runner
Source: Fast Company
An interview with ultra marathon runner Dean Karnazes reveals 5 lessons about the value of hard work and persistence.
Crispus Attucks, Martyr for Freedom and Champion of Liberty
Source: Mental Floss
This article explains who Crispus Attucks was, what he did, and why he is still remembered today as a champion and a martyr for freedom.
The Krampus and Fear in the Holidays
Source: The New York Times
This video from the New York Times explains the German Krampus, and why fear is a part of their holiday tradition.
Happiness doesn’t follow success: it’s the other way round
Source: Aeon
This article examines the correlation between success and happiness.
The Kids (Who Use Tech) Seem to Be All Right
Source: Scientific American
The effect of technology use on teenagers’ moods and behaviors is a widely-debated issue. But what are the risks of screen time? This article points to a study that attempts to set the record straight.
Did Quilts Hold Codes to the Underground Railroad?
Source: National Geographic
Two historians claim quilts may have contained encoded messages for enslaved people looking to escape through the Underground Railroad. Though others disagree, it is an intriguing idea.
A Lost Work by Langston Hughes Examines the Harsh Life on the Chain Gang
Source: Smithsonian Magazine
Though slavery was outlawed in the late 1800s, forced labor remained legal in the United States if someone was convicted of a crime. Langston Hughes wrote about such a loophole in his powerful essay examining the harshness of chain gangs.
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.
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.