In 1931, Zora Neale Hurston wrote a book in which the last living person brought to America as a slave from Africa recounts his life. The book was never published—until now.

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Most American teenagers used to get jobs. What’s keeping them from going to work now?
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Thousands of Puerto Ricans have fled to the U.S. mainland since Hurricane Maria struck last September. Back on the island, many residents have faced a long road to recovery.
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Some U.S. businesses are now offering literature to read while you wait.

If one person on a group project isn’t doing his share, should you tell the teacher?
