Monday, January 16, is the federal holiday that marks the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. Although the holiday faced opposition when it was first introduced, it has been celebrated in all 50 states since 2000. King is a prominent figure in the history of civil r…
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In light of the new president, the Sanctuary movement regains momentum.
On January 20, the date of the 2017 presidential inauguration in the United States, a new president takes the helm. Immigrants who have been protected from deportation under President Barack Ob…
Reading to your child is one of the most important and helpful things you can do for them.
Earlier this year, “The New Yorker” reported that teenagers might be exposed to more words than ever before, but they are not reading seriously. Even worse, kids aren’t…
Viola Desmond fought for equal civil rights for black in Canada.
Here in the United States, we’re familiar with Rosa Parks and her refusal to move to the back of the bus. She was not the only woman making strides in civil rights in North America. In our neighbor …
Work to develop your critical thinking skills.
Even if you’re not active on Facebook, you’ve still probably heard about the problem of fake news. Fortunately, Google and Facebook have both pledged to take steps to reduce the prevalence of fake news sites. Howev…
Notable Women who stood up for LGBT Rights
Most Americans are familiar with Ellen DeGeneres, one of the first major celebrities to come out as a lesbian. Her show “Ellen” was acclaimed for having the first openly lesbian character played by an openly gay woman….
Earning a college degree has positive consequences for your children.
It’s no secret that earning a college degree makes you more employable. It’s estimated that college graduates with a bachelor’s degree earn at least $17,000 more than people with a high sch…
The Art of Letter Writing has many benefits.
Letter-writing is becoming a lost art according to many experts. About 70 percent of children write thank-you notes but don’t actually write letters. Most child development specialists believe that letter-writing is an…
Having an Adult mentor can make all the difference to a child.
Do you remember the first time you filled out a college application? It was a scary experience if you were alone, but if you went to school and had mentor like a teacher or counselor assist you, you pro…