Behind the Scenes of ‘Maidentrip’
Source: Outside
This is a story about a young, adventurous teenage girl’s determination and passion to sail solo around the world despite the obstacles in her way.
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Millennial pink is exposing our culture’s worst anxieties about “girly stuff”
Source: Quartz
Author Sady Doyle argues that pink, whether feminine or not, is simply a flattering and pleasing color that has been popular throughout time.
Maybe Your Comfort Zone Isn’t What You Think It Is
Source: Psych Central
Psychologist Sarah Newman makes a distinction between avoiding things you fear and avoiding things you simply don’t like.
Plessy and Ferguson: Descendants of a divisive Supreme Court decision unite
Source: The Washington Post
Read about the historic Plessy v. Ferguson court decision and about how the two namesakes’ ancestors have joined together to form a foundation that seeks to educate the public about the importance of the case.
To Overcome the Fear of Failure, Fear This Instead
Source: Medium
After talking to many successful entrepreneurs, professor and author Adam Grant found that they feared failing to act more than failing itself.
For migrant workers on Illinois farms, the job is hot, risky
Source: Chicago Tribune
Have you ever wondered about the people who harvest the fruits and vegetables you eat? This article explores the difficult conditions many migrant farm workers face.
Archaeologists Unearth Pendant That May Be Linked To Anne Frank
Source: NPR
Earlier this year, archaeologists found a pendant at the site of the concentration camp in Sobibor, Poland. This article explains how the pendant is related to the story of Anne Frank.
Teen Night Owls Struggle To Learn And Control Emotions At School
Source: NPR
Do you tend to stay up late at night? A group of researchers recently conducted a survey to explore the effects of teenagers being “night owls.” Read to learn more.
New photo shows ‘beautiful, resilient’ Harriet Tubman
Source: USA Today
A recently discovered photograph shows Harriet Tubman as a young woman. Click on this link to learn about the historical significance of the photo.
Nationality, identity and the pledge of allegiance
Source: CNN
In this article, a reporter tells her story of becoming an American citizen and recalls some of her experience living with more than one cultural identity.