ADHD - or, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder - is the most common developmental condition in children, with 9.8 percent of children aged 3-17 receiving a diagnosis. But despite how common ADHD is in society, there have been myths and misinformation circulating about the neuro-behavioral condition.

On June 19, 2021, Juneteenth was officially recognized by the United States as a federal holiday. The acknowledgment and observance is significant, especially for Black Americans who have been celebrating the holiday for more than 150 years.

Observing Juneteenth is important because the holiday represents the date Black Americans officially became emancipated. Many people associate the end of slavery with the Emancipation Proclamation, which was issued by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863 - but that is not entirely factual.

For LGBTQ+ youth, libraries represent a safe haven. A place to relax, browse resources, work on homework and find solace in a quiet space where patrons keep to themselves. For LGBTQ+ youth that do not have a support network or proper mentors to discover more about their identities and community, libraries can help fill those gaps with resources. 

Critical Race Theory (CRT) has been the subject of many headlines over the past year. Since January 2021, 36 states have taken measures to ban or restrict how educators can discuss race in the classroom. Out of these 36 states, 14 have successfully implemented these restrictions, with the rest working to have their own measures implemented. 

These measures are unfortunately rooted in a deep misunderstanding about what Critical Race Theory is and its intended purpose. Despite becoming a household term within the past year, the concept has existed for more than 40 years and was created by legal scholars. The practice, which has been primarily taught in law schools and in higher education, can be applied to many areas in life and is a valuable tool in helping students understand inequities in their society.