In this California classroom, students teach each other their home languages— and learn acceptance
Source: PRI
Listen to students learning each other’s languages to build acceptance in class.
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Did Black Rebellion Win the Civil War?
Source: JSTOR Daily
Historians are giving credit to sociologist, W.E.B. DuBois’s idea that enslaved workers coordinated a general strike, which helped end the Civil War.
In Eastern Alabama, communities reel from tornado’s “annihilation”
Source: PBS
People reflect on what was lost during the tornadoes that ripped through Alabama, while organizing and planning to move forward.
Anne Frank’s Stepsister Meets Teenagers from Swastika Photo
Source: NY Times
Anne Frank’s stepsister speaks to worldwide ignorance in response to teenagers’ hateful display.
Is Fear Contagious
Source: PBS
Fear may be able to spread from person to person— just like a virus.
WordPress: Hilde Lysiak
Source: Vimeo
A 12-year-old girl has been chasing stories and defending her first amendment rights for years.
IBM says to expect 5 big changes in the next 5 years
Source: Big Think
Massive changes for food and sustainability are on the horizon. Read on to catch a glimpse of what the future has in store.
Raising Money for the Hungry With Empty Bowls
Source: TakePart
Communities across the nation take part in Empty Bowls, a grassroots movement meant to fundraise for people who are food insecure. Learn more about ways this movement is bringing about meaningful change.
The Underground Railroad
Source: Google Earth
Explore significant stops along the Underground Railroad on this interactive map.
Martin Luther King, Jr. found inspiration in Henry David Thoreau
Source: Smithsonian Magazine
Thoreau inspired generations of international protesters with his essay, “Civil Disobedience.” Read how famous figures like Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. transformed Thoreau’s words into impactful actions.