
How 17th century refugees used the printing press to fight their oppressors — and laid the foundations of modern humanitarianism
Oppressed minorities in Europe found the printing press to be a powerful ally in putting the spotlight on their agony — and it mirrors the work of humanitarians and activists today.
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56 Powerful Juneteenth Quotes To Celebrate Freedom
As we commemorate Juneteenth, journey with us through a series of inspiring quotes that bring to life the history and significance of this day.
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28 Ways To Thoughtfully Celebrate Juneteenth
Your guide on celebrating and honoring Juneteenth — on June 19th, and all year long.
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These state parks now offer blind visitors an app to help them safely explore on their own
One state will now offer free access to an accessibility app called Aira, helping blind and low vision state park visitors enjoy their adventures.
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Landmark court ruling allows island fishing community to sustainably manage state park services in Brazil
For the first time in Brazil, a traditional community has been awarded the concession to manage and operate visitor facilities inside a state conservation unit.
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These 5 interactive websites help kids and adults understand the horrors of the Holocaust
As troublesome as somestatistics may be in terms of what they show about how little people know about the Holocaust, there’s another aspect to Holocaust knowledge that often goes overlooked.
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June: Awareness Months & Holidays for Causes
The ultimate calendar of June’s awareness days, national months, and more...
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California is about to tax guns more like alcohol and tobacco — and that could make a dent in gun violence
The NRA has characterized California’s Gun Violence Prevention and School Safety Act as an affront to the Constitution. But the reaction from the gun lobby and firearms manufactures may hint at something else...
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Barbie releases 9 new dolls of trailblazing women athletes — who made the team?
Ahead of the 2024 Olympics, Mattel has released nine one-of-a-kind Barbie dolls that represent pro women athletes like Venus Williams and Mary Fowler.
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5 books to help you better understand today's campus protests in the context of history
Every so often, a cause ignites a sustained fury on college campuses across the nation. In 2020, it was Black Lives Matter. In 2011, it was Occupy Wall Street. In the 1980s, it was apartheid in South Africa. Right now, it’s the Israeli military campaign in Gaza.
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Deaf campus protestors establish new standards for accessibility in pro-Palestinian demonstrations
Volunteers, including hearing Gallaudet students and community members, organized to create a more accessible space for Deaf protesters at the encampment.
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