Review: Becoming Naomi Leon
“I recommend this book to anyone who has had unexpected things “pop-up” in their life.”
Month: May 2010
Becoming Bilingual
Cassandra is an immigrant from Haiti. She speaks both English and Haitian Creole. If your first language is something other than English, practice it and don’t forget it. You’ll be glad you did!
Disappearing Glaciers
Glacier National Park in Montana may have to change its name pretty soon.
Whistle Blown on U.S. Killing in Iraq
The world now knows about a mass killing that happened on July 12, 2007, in a place called New Baghdad, Iraq. A videotape shows U.S. soldiers shooting from a helicopter and killing at least 12 people.
Virginia Honors Confederate History
Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell issued a proclamation declaring April 2010 as Confederate History Month in his state.
Poverty Wages
African Americans and Hispanics have been hurt more by the recession then the overall population.
Someday, you could be a: Refugee Case Manager, Just Like Emily Helen Holland
Emily Helen Holland is reminded every day of how tough being a refugee can be. She’s a case manager at the International Rescue Committee in Seattle, Washington.
Letters to the Editor
Kids weigh in on Afghanistan, Haiti and more.
Who am I?
Can you name this journalist and co-founder of the NAACP?
Gazpacho
Gazpacho is a refreshing, cold tomato and vegetable soup from Spain that’s perfect for the summer!
