The International Poetry Forum returns after a 14-year hiatus to revive the Steel City’s role in showcasing renowned writers.

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The world is changing faster than ever, and the skills our kids need to thrive aren’t the same as they were a generation ago.

A 36-year-old Japanese man, Ryuta Watanabe, lives with his three wives and four children, funding his household expenses ...

Although clearly a man of the left, Leigh (like Dickens) is less interested in society than human nature. Some of his ...

Black girls are often seen as “grown” before their time. Explore how stereotypes rob them of their innocence—and why we must ...

Just 25 years into the 21st century, the folks at The New York Times Book Review are recognizing some of their favorite titles.

Dr. Donatilla Kanimba has been at the forefront of advocating for the rights of the disabled and impaired – not just in Rwanda, but also in Kenya, where she spent a significant part of her life as a ...

Welcome to George’s Kitchen in Cleveland, Ohio – a morning paradise that’ll make you question why you ever settled for cereal ...

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