Black History Month: Jesse Jackson’s Activist Life
Black History Month is a time to recognize and celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of African Americans. Jesse Jackson, an important civil rights activist […]
Black History Month: Dr. Walter E. Fauntroy
Black History Month is a time to honor and celebrate the contributions, achievements, and rich history of Black Americans. This week btw spotlights Dr. Walter E. Fauntroy, a prominent civil rights leader and groundbreaking legislator. […]
What is President’s Day?
For many Americans, including federal employees, President’s Day means a day off from work. For you and your teachers, it likely means a day off from school. But the holiday is more than just a three-day weekend. It’s a celebration of our first […]
The Ancient Art of Bamboo Scaffolding
Have you ever seen a building under construction? You’ve probably noticed scaffolding, temporary structures that look like a giant grid of poles and boards, which surround the building […]
Black History Month: The Little Rock Nine
February is Black History Month: a time to recognize, honor, and celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Black Americans. This week, btw takes a […]
Black History Month: The Exoduster Migration
Black History Month is a time to recognize and honor the history, contributions, and legacy of African Americans. This week btw takes a closer look at the Exodusters. They were African […]
America250
America’s birthday is coming up! In July 1776, the United States’s Founders signed the Declaration of Independence. July 4, 2026, marks the United States’s Semiquincentennial! (That is a very long word that means 250th.) In response, the Trump administration is organizing […]
Understanding the New Federal Dietary Guidelines
What does it mean to eat healthily? It is important to eat a balanced diet–including lots of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and protein, while limiting fats and sugars. You […]
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. was a key leader in the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s. He grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. Both […]
Iran Protests Intensify
Iran is experiencing widespread protests, many of them resulting in violence and hundreds of deaths. Here, btw takes a closer look at what is happening, why the Iranian […]