Chilean Arpillera
Subversive women’s art created to express opposition to Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet
This arpillera was created by Violeta Morales. The faceless figures next to the women represent the missing victims who dared to oppose Pinochet’s dictatorship in Chile, from 1973 to 1990. See full-sized image for analysis.
Empires before World War I
Map showing empires in existence pre-WWI in 1914
In 1914, much of the world was dominated by a handful of empires. When fighting broke out that year, the global reach of warring empires ensured a World War. See full-sized image for analysis.
Los Imperios Antes de la Primera Guerra Mundial
En 1914, la mayor parte del mundo estaba dominada por unos cuantos imperios. Ese año, cuando la guerra estalló, el alcance mundial de los imperios en conflicto garantizó una guerra mundial.
Flood Refugees in Line for Food
A long line of African Americans entering a building to receive food. During the Great Depression, African Americans line up for food at meal time in the camp for flood refugees. Forrest City, Arkansas.
Fear
With his story of a childhood bully, Gary Soto challenges us to look more closely at what lies behind one's behavior.
Finding Confidence
A young woman describes her journey overcoming an inner bully and fear of being different.
Finding Confidence (en español)
In Spanish, a young woman describes her journey overcoming an inner bully and fear of being different.
Immigration in Texas
Immigrant women and children wait to enter the bus station after they were processed and released by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Friday, June 22, 2018, in McAllen, Texas.
Identity and Belonging (UK)
Author Sarfraz Manzoor writes about the experiences that shaped his understanding of what it means to be British and what it means to belong.
Finding One's Voice
Julius Lester describes finding his identity in an unexpected place as an African American teenager living in the segregated South.
Finding One's Voice (en español)
In Spanish, Julius Lester describes finding his identity in an unexpected place as an African American teenager living in the segregated South.