Editor’s note: UPMC Washington Teen Outreach recently held its 15th Black History Month Essay Contest. Here is one of the winning essays. 4.3% of America’s population consists of thriving Black ...

For many students, writing can be a challenging and sometimes daunting task. Whether it’s an essay, research paper, or a simple reflection, the pressure to produce well-thought-out and polished work ...

German philosopher Adorno (1903–1969) celebrates new music, pans the old, and bemoans a philistine culture industry in these knotty essays written from 1922 to 1968. Himself a pianist and composer, ...