Skin, Peanuts, News and Nuclear Energy
The second of three weeks to prepare for Black History Month – focusing on the beauty of our skin, and the incredible spirit of one scientist and one journalist to change the world.
A request from our friends at the News Literacy Project brings you our Something to Consider – a debate about whether nuclear power is better than fossil fuels. What do you think?
A request from our friends at the News Literacy Project brings you our Something to Consider – a debate about whether nuclear power is better than fossil fuels. What do you think?
LITTLE: Lupita Nyong’O and Elmo talk all about skin – how it helps you feel things hot or cold, furry or smooth, and all its different shades.
MIDDLE: A testament to George Washington Carver’s power and spirit, and his unwavering dedication to his community. One of the foremost scientists in America, he had a singular focus on helping poor farmers thrive.
BIGGER: A double snack to honor someone truly incredible. Charlotta Spears Bass used her newspaper to wage a bloodless but fearless war against segregation and discrimination. Black people, especially Black women, are still woefully underrepresented in American news rooms.
THINKALONG: Something to consider: Is nuclear power a better option than fossil fuels?