Irish immigrant worker
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Irish Immigrants in the United States

The Emerald Isle. Eire. Ireland. March is Irish American Heritage month, and on March 17th, we celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day! Saint Patrick’s Day is a fun day to celebrate the Irish culture and wear green, … Read more

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South Africa Approaches Day Zero

How much water do you use each day? Think about everything you do that involves water. Do you have a number in mind? Can you believe the average American uses from eighty to one hundred … Read more

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Dreamers Face an Uncertain Future

Many people in America are afraid. They are called “Dreamers.” Their parents brought them to this country to follow the American Dream. They came here illegally. Now, the government is ending the policy [an action … Read more

Protesters on a sit in
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The Greensboro Sit-Ins

Have you ever seen a protest? If people disagree with something, they might decide to protest it. Sometimes they march. Sometimes they hold signs. Sometimes they stay away from it. In February 1960, a group … Read more

Martin Luther King, Jr. speaking to a crowd
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The King of Civil Rights

“The time is always right to do what is right.” These words were spoken by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He worked hard to do the right thing for Americans. On January 15th, we celebrate … Read more