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Daily News Lesson August 19 2024

Art in action: A look at James Baldwin’s enduring influence on art and activism

Learn about the life and work of one of the 20th century's most significant literary figures
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Daily News Lesson August 12 2024

Art in action: Exhibition highlights less seen works, social ills and democracy in action

Discuss ways that art, activism and community building can intersect
U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris holds rally with vice president pick, in Philadelphia
Daily News Lesson August 07 2024

Kamala Harris selects Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate

Learn about Walz's record as a politician
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Daily News Lesson July 29 2024

Art in action: Theater adapts ‘An Enemy of the People’ to address public health after the pandemic

Explore how a classic play highlights the connection between democracy and public health.
U.S. President Joe Biden addresses the nation on his decision to end his reelection bid in Washington
Daily News Lesson July 25 2024

Biden explains decision to end 2024 bid in Oval Office address

Learn about President Biden's decision to drop out and how this affects the election
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Daily News Lesson July 23 2024

How polarization and division leads to political violence

See how increasing polarization led to the assassination attempt of former President Trump
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Daily News Lesson July 03 2024

Oklahoma education head discusses why he's mandating public schools teach the Bible

Learn about Oklahoma's new requirement for the Bible to be taught in all public schools
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Daily News Lesson June 26 2024

Depletion of major groundwater source threatens Great Plains farming

Learn how climate change is impacting farmers' livelihoods
Juneteenth commemorates end of U.S. slavery
Daily News Lesson June 21 2024

Different ways to commemorate Juneteenth

Learn about the different ways people mark Juneteenth
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Daily News Lesson May 29 2024

Tech companies unveil rapid AI advancements, sparking wonder and concern

Learn about ways tech companies are pushing boundaries of what AI can do
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Daily News Lesson May 15 2024

How the Kendrick Lamar-Drake feud affects industry and fans

Learn about a rap beef that's impacting the music industry
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Daily News Lesson May 13 2024

Why "photographic justice" mattered to Asian American photographer Corky Lee

Celebrate May's Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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