Undocumented journalist describes immigrant experience, American dream
Source: University of California Santa Cruz
The work of award-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas explores the immigrant experience and the road to American citizenship.
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Adolescence and the Agony of Decision Making
Source: Psychology Today
Psychologist Carl Pickhardt explains why it’s hard for teenagers to make decisions and offers some advice.
Civil Rights era activist reflects on struggles, triumphs
Source: CBS News
The Civil Rights Act was passed in 1964 because thousands of ordinary people bravely protested for equal rights. This report tells the story of one woman who took a stand in her hometown.
Seeing Opportunity In A Question: “Where Are You Really From?”
Source: NPR
In this radio interview, Alex Sugiura shares his experiences as a person who isn’t immediately recognizable as one race or another. Be sure to click on the radio clips to hear Alex’s story.
The Benefits of Volunteering as a Family
Source: Discover Corps
Learn about the benefits of volunteering as a family and the positive impact it has on our communities.
“It’s strangely powerful” – step inside the Empathy Museum
Source: Empathy Museum
Watch a video explaining what empathy is, how it enriches our lives, and why it brings us together.
Sri Lankan Catholics mark 1 week since Easter Sunday attacks
Source: DW
Read about reactions to the Easter Bombings in Sri Lanka, and watch the video about effects this tragedy has had on the local Muslim community. In the midst of this tragedy, the country searches for ways to bring people together despite religious differences.
U.S. Soccer President ‘surprised’ by women’s team’s gender discrimination suit
Source: The Washington Post
Along with opportunities for women excel in athletics comes the struggle to be paid fairly. Learn about the discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team, who are paid far less than their male counterparts despite being much more successful on the world stage.
People banded together to find the world’s loneliest frog true love
Source: Upworthy
Do you think you’ve heard all the stories about Romeo and Juliet? Think again! Read about a frog named for Romeo and the search to find him his very own Juliet.
Why Are We Addicted To Extreme Sports?
Source: Discovery News
This video explains the relationship between the risk/reward sections of the brain, how dopamine factors into people wanting to take outrageous risks, and the benefits of taking risks every day.