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Pop culture has a place in the classroom; popular trends like hip hop help to foster interest and ignite conversations in education.

Lion Walks Alone, Wolf Leads the Night
In the heart of the vast savannah, where the sun kisses the golden grass and shadows stretch long across the land, lived a lion named Asad. Asad was known far and wide for his strength, his mane glowing like fire at dawn, and his roar that could shake the ground beneath his paws. Every creature respected him, some feared him, and many envied the power he carried. Yet, despite all his might, there was a loneliness that lingered in his amber eyes—a silent void that no roar could fill.
By MR WHY 22 days ago in Education
Dr. Leo Igwe Speaks on Ending Witchcraft Allegations in the 21st Century
Dr. Leo Igwe spoke to the Ethical Humanist Society of Chicago about how unexamined superstition and dogma produce tangible harm. Using today’s African witchcraft accusations, he drew parallels to Europe’s early modern witch panics and argued the phenomenon is transnational, not “African culture.” Because witchcraft lacks evidentiary basis, accusations operate like criminal charges yet deny presumption of innocence and can spark violence against vulnerable people. Religious entrepreneurs exploit exorcism narratives for status and money. Igwe urged accountability—policing, prosecutions, and institutional reform—plus prevention through early critical-thinking education, international solidarity, and a humanist commitment to evidence and rights, unfinished global human-rights work.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen24 days ago in Education
A Silent Revolution: How Ordinary People Are
In a year marked by economic uncertainty, climate shocks, and rising global tensions, it has become easy for people around the world to feel overwhelmed. Headlines often carry stories of conflict, inflation, political arguments, and natural disasters. But beneath the surface of fear and frustration, a quieter, more hopeful revolution has been taking place—one driven not by politicians or wealthy leaders, but by ordinary citizens determined to rebuild their communities in small, powerful ways.
By khan sab28 days ago in Education
THE MAN WHO DIDN’T GIVE UP
The night was cold, and the power had gone out again. Farid sat alone in the small room he rented on the edge of the city. His phone battery was at six percent. His wallet had seventy rupees. And his heart felt heavier than ever.
By khan sab29 days ago in Education
The Student Who Asked One Question
M Mehran On the first Monday of September, Ms. Harris walked into her classroom and immediately noticed the empty chair in the back.
By Muhammad Mehranabout a month ago in Education
The Classroom With No Doors
M Mehran When Maya stepped into Room 12 for the first time, she thought she had made a terrible mistake. The walls were bare. The desks didn’t match. The single window looked out onto a parking lot. And the class list—oh, the class list—read like a challenge written by someone who doubted she’d last until October.
By Muhammad Mehranabout a month ago in Education
The Day I Realized My Phone Was Controlling My Life. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
I never thought it would happen to me. Losing control, I mean. I always laughed at people who said their phones were “taking over their lives.” I told myself I was different—more disciplined, more aware. I believed I used my phone smartly, not obsessively.
By Waqas Ahmadabout a month ago in Education
The Art and History of Tribadism: Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Women's Intimacy. Content Warning.
For centuries, women's sexuality, particularly when focused on relationships with each other, has often been relegated to the shadows of historical narratives, artistic representation, and even modern conversation. However, the intimate practice known as **tribadism**—a form of mutual clitoral stimulation between two partners, often referred to colloquially as "scissoring"—is not merely a modern footnote. It is a deeply rooted, complex, and fascinating facet of human connection and sexual expression that spans cultures and epochs.
By noor ul aminabout a month ago in Education
Unleashed by Nature: The YouTube Channel Revealing Earth’s Wildest, Rarest, and Most Extreme Natural Phenomena
Unleashed by Nature: The YouTube Channel Revealing the Wild World Like Never Before In a digital world overflowing with fast entertainment and short-lived trends, there remains one force that never loses its power to inspire awe: nature. From the deepest oceans to the highest mountain peaks, from predators that rule their territories to strange creatures few people have ever seen—our planet is bursting with breathtaking stories. And at the heart of this exploration stands Unleashed by Nature, a YouTube channel dedicated to showcasing the most stunning wildlife moments, extreme weather phenomena, and unbelievable natural events from across the globe.
By Anthony Booneabout a month ago in Education
"THE LIFE OF A FOOL" REVIEW BOOK
Akutagawa Ryunosuke’s short story collection “The Life of a Fool” is imbued with the spirit of worshiping pure beauty. Because Akutagawa is a person who has spent his whole life pursuing absolute beauty with the concept of “art for art’s sake”. Because of this literary concept, Akutagawa has always been considered a madman, a person who cannot be accepted by the social crowd.
By HieuDinhabout a month ago in Education
How Purity Culture has affected Gen Z’s self-esteem. Content Warning.
Like most college students, I find myself scrolling aimlessly through TikTok and Instagram Reels. Every once in a while, I’ll stumble upon a video that just completely blows me away. Recently, I watched a video about Ballerina Farm, which is about a woman who was a ballerina but gave up her career to be a traditional wife in Utah. Looking deeper, I found that she has millions of followers and many people love this content. Most comments support and even want this type of lifestyle. I don’t think it’s wrong to wish for this type of lifestyle, but it supports the idea of Purity Culture, which has been on the rise, especially among youth.
By Chris Cernaabout a month ago in Education
10 Creepy Real Life Backstories of Stranger Things
10. MK-Ultra: The CIA’s Real Attempt at Mind Control (Yes, Really) Eleven’s backstory might feel like pure sci-fi horror, but it’s based on something the CIA actually did. Between the 1950s and 1970s, the government ran MK-Ultra, a program that basically treated humans as lab rats. They dosed people with LSD, hypnotised them, stuck them in sensory-deprivation tanks, and ran experiments on prisoners, psychiatric patients, civilians—and yes, even children. Most of the people involved had no idea what was happening. It’s horrifying, honestly.
By Roberts Georgiaabout a month ago in Education