The Hopeful, Heartbreaking Ads Placed by Formerly Enslaved People in Search of Lost Family
Source: Slate
In an effort to connect with separated family members, many freedpeople turned to newspaper advertisements after emacipation.
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Whitman and Race
Source: PBS
Walt Whitman’s views on race reveal the problematic racial bias present even in those considered “progressives” in the 19th century.
Brazilian Big-Wave Surfer Sets a Record
Source: The New York Times
Maya Gabeira is accustomed to overcoming obstacles. After a giant wave almost killed her, she came back to conquer the waves and the big-wave surfing industry.
Map of the Freedom Riders Route
Source: Tripline
Follow the route the Freedom Riders took in this interactive map.
From Nazi Germany to Australia: The Incredible True Story of History’s Longest Kayak Journey
Source: Vanity Fair
Read about the accomplishments and setbacks of one man’s seven-year kayak trip just before the onset of World War II.
Even 3-year-olds have a sense of justice
Source: Science
In one study, German scientists found that young children display a sense of justice. Read about the experiment that led to the conclusion.
How Jhumpa Lahiri Learned to Write Again
Source: Wall Street Journal
Pulitzer-prize winning author Jhumpa Lahiri, know for writing about themes of nationality and belonging, discusses how learning the Italian language helped her re-discover herself.
The Life-Changing Power Of Redefining How You Measure Success
Source: Forbes
Author and speaker Margie Warrell argues that the key to success is serving others.
By Age Six, Girls Have Already Stopped Thinking of Their Gender as ‘Brilliant’
Source: Smithsonian
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign conducted a study to determine when girls begin to accept the stereotype that boys are genuises more often than girls.
Having A Best Friend In Your Teenage Years Could Benefit You For Life
Source: NPR
How important to our well-being are our relationships with others? Read to learn about a 2017 study that suggests there are benefits to having close friendships as a teenager.