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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Congress, the President, and War
In early January 2026, President Trump ordered military action in Caracas, Venezuela, in order to capture the nation’s president, Nicolas Maduro. In the days that followed, the Trump administration took control of Venezuela’s government […]