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Personality is more than just genes; a large part of who we are and the decisions we made are influenced by the culture we grew up in.
Are there scientific studies that provide benefits to having a diverse society? Is race a social construct? We explore and answer some of the more complicated questions plaguing humanity today.
A chance encounter with members of the Ku Klux Klan led black musician Daryl Davis on a quest to determine the source of the hate. His unorthodox, yet simple approach, has wielded surprising results and just might be the solution for all racial discourse. Daryl Davis graduated from Howard University with a degree in Jazz. […]
What really causes addiction — to everything from cocaine to smart-phones? And how can we overcome it? Johann Hari has seen our current methods fail firsthand, as he has watched loved ones struggle to manage their addictions. He started to wonder why we treat addicts the way we do — and if there might be […]
Michael’s off color remark puts a sensitivity trainer in the office for a presentation, which prompts Michael to create his own.
Do you ever wonder about how you turned out the way you are, or why some adults are more uptight than others, while others are fun and delightful? As cliche as it sounds, it all comes back to your childhood. Depending on the households we grew up in, some of us may cringe at the […]
Calling all parents who need a laugh break, hacks and advice you’ll actually use, and the viral stories you’ll hear about at the school drop-off. From kids dressing up their dads to reviewing maternity clothes, consider Playfull is your go-to playdate friends!
Austeja Landsbergiene, Ph.D., CEO and founder of a private chain of pre-schools in Latvia and Lithuania is an educator and visionary who thinks that the most important thing that parents have to give their children is unconditional love and childhood memories filled with parent kindness. Austeja is confident that by creating memories, not expectations kids […]
What’s in a name? Sometimes it’s just our imagination, and other times it’s an attempt at a political statement. Black names have been satirized and stereotyped for a long time, but they have a unique and downright surprising history. Azie and Evelyn discuss the history, culture, and influence on “black sounding names” for #SayItLoudPBS
Are Hispanic and Latino racial categories? Well, according the US Census they’re not. And with good reason! Just like the US, Latin America has an incredibly complex racial history and latinx in America represent this highly varied background. Of course this reality makes talking about race, ethnicity and whiteness in America even more confusing! So […]