Before soccer, this ancient ballgame ruled the playground
"So much of our future lies in preserving our past." 7/6/18
Reviving an Ancient Mayan Ballgame
Long before basketball and soccer, ancient Mayans were hitting the park to play rounds of Mesoamerican ballgame. Today, in Hidalgo, Mexico, a group of athletes are determined to bring back the ancient ballgame and honor the traditions of their ancestors.
The Man Behind the World's Largest Beach Cleanup
Over three years ago, Versova beach in Mumbai was little more than a dumping ground for garbage and waste. After witnessing the devastating impact the refuse was having on the ocean, Afroz Shah decided to take matters into his own hands. What started off as a single man's mission to clean up his favorite childhood beach turned into the world's largest beach cleanup initiative.
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The Soul Food Born of the Harlem Renaissance
Nothing beats the sweet and savory soul food combo that is chicken and waffles. But, was it meant for breakfast or dinner? Turns out, for the man credited with the dish's creation: it was both. Joseph T. Wells was a restaurateur in New York City during the Harlem Renaissance, and the chicken and waffles dish for which he became known was the fuel for this American cultural movement.
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