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In 1955, Rosa Parks, an African American woman, refused to give up her seat to a White man on a public bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Her arrest for her refusal led to a year-long boycott … Read more

Restaurants have a problem. Eating inside at restaurants can spread COVID-19. Because of this, local governments have placed restrictions on indoor dining. In Denver, Colorado, restaurants cannot allow more than 50 people inside. In Chicago, … Read more

Before an election, people take polls to predict who will win. Some Presidents, though, had surprise victories! James K. Polk When James K. Polk, the governor of Tennessee, was nominated for President in 1844, few … Read more

On November 10, you might celebrate Forget Me Not Day, a day that encourages people to reach out to get in touch with friends and family. When you write notes to send to your friends, … Read more

Fall is often time for big parties and celebrations. This year, though, many people are practicing social distancing. Social distancing doesn’t mean you can’t have fun. It’s a great time to go outdoors. A cache … Read more

At the beginning of 2020, the U.S. economy seemed to be doing well. There were not too many people without jobs, and people were buying goods and services. That meant that the economy was growing. … Read more

In the 1960s, Pittsburgh, like many other cities in the United States, was segregated by race. But Black people were not the only ones in Pittsburgh who suffered from a lack of ambulance care. Instead … Read more

In the United States and many countries around the world, people are protesting against the mistreatment of Black people, especially by police officers. On May 25, when a Black man named George Floyd was killed … Read more

August 9th is Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The United Nations created the holiday in 1994 to honor indigenous people and cultures around the world. Indigenous people are the first people to live in an area. The … Read more