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Daily News Lesson October 27 2021

Congress grills social media execs over kids' mental health
Discuss why many are concerned about social media's impact on teen mental health
A Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccination is seen as part of a vaccine drive by the Fernandeno Tataviam Band of Mission Indians in Arleta, Los Angeles
Daily News Lesson October 26 2021

News Wrap: FDA advisers back Pfizer vaccine for kids 5 to 11
Get the latest news for October 27, 2021
Bottled water distributed in Benton Harbor, Michigan
Daily News Lesson October 26 2021

'Environmental racism' leaves another majority Black city in Michigan with undrinkable water
Learn why one community blames governmental inaction for unsafe drinking water
FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: People pose with laptops in front of projection of Facebook logo in this picture illustration taken in Zenica
Daily News Lesson October 26 2021

Facebook’s leadership had ‘no appetite’ to fact check political ads, combat disinformation
Hear why Facebook employees became concerned about misinformation and the spread of hate on the site
FILE PHOTO: Protest against prospect of military rule in Khartoum
Daily News Lesson October 26 2021

News Wrap: Sudan Prime Minister detained in military coup
Get the latest news for October 26, 2021
"No More Excuses: Voting Rights Now" Rally Held In Front Of White House
Daily News Lesson October 25 2021

Voting protection bill blocked in Senate as several states restrict voting rights
Hear from one expert on why new federal voting legislation is needed to protect democracy in the U.S.
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Daily News Lesson October 25 2021

A Brief But Spectacular take on the disability rights movement
Discuss one disability activists story and the concept of ableism
COVID-19 vaccinations in Philadelphia
Daily News Lesson October 25 2021

News Wrap: FDA on verge of approving vaccines for 5-11 year olds
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Daily News Lesson October 21 2021

How this young Afghan refugee uses poetry to ’empty’ her pain and feel hope
Hear from one young refugee on how poetry and art have helped her process trauma
Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee hearing to discuss reopening schools during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Washington
Daily News Lesson October 20 2021

Congress considers funding for student mental health and more
Hear from the secretary of education and discuss what can be done in your school to address student mental health
FILE PHOTO: Powell accepts the President's Award at the 42nd Annual NAACP Image Awards at the Shrine auditorium in Los Angeles
Daily News Lesson October 19 2021

Remembering the life and legacy of Colin Powell
Learn about the legacy of a man who served in the U.S. military and civilian government during crucial historic moments
Musician Questlove arrives at the 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills
Daily News Lesson October 18 2021

Questlove documentary spotlights 1969 Harlem concert series featuring music greats
Find out why one contemporary musician pushed to make a movie out of lost concert footage from decades ago
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