2017 Celebrate the year of the Rooster when you ring in the Chinese New Year.
January 28 marks the Chinese New Year. It’s the Year of the Rooster, and just like Americans celebrate New Year’s Eve on December 31, celebrations of the Chinese New Year begin on Jan…
Breaking the chains of slavery, National Freedom day
I think that slavery is wrong, morally, socially and politically. I desire that it should be no further spread in these United States, and I should not object if it should gradually terminate in the whole Union.
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Celebrate World Interfaith Harmony Week around the world.
It seems a little ironic to be talking about finding common ground between religions after all the turmoil in the United States over President Trump’s immigration ban. Let’s put politics aside and discus…
Monday, January 16, is the federal holiday that marks the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. Although the holiday faced opposition when it was first introduced, it has been celebrated in all 50 states since 2000. King is a prominent figure in the history of civil r…
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In light of the new president, the Sanctuary movement regains momentum.
On January 20, the date of the 2017 presidential inauguration in the United States, a new president takes the helm. Immigrants who have been protected from deportation under President Barack Ob…
Reading to your child is one of the most important and helpful things you can do for them.
Earlier this year, “The New Yorker” reported that teenagers might be exposed to more words than ever before, but they are not reading seriously. Even worse, kids aren’t…
Viola Desmond fought for equal civil rights for black in Canada.
Here in the United States, we’re familiar with Rosa Parks and her refusal to move to the back of the bus. She was not the only woman making strides in civil rights in North America. In our neighbor …
Work to develop your critical thinking skills.
Even if you’re not active on Facebook, you’ve still probably heard about the problem of fake news. Fortunately, Google and Facebook have both pledged to take steps to reduce the prevalence of fake news sites. Howev…
Notable Women who stood up for LGBT Rights
Most Americans are familiar with Ellen DeGeneres, one of the first major celebrities to come out as a lesbian. Her show “Ellen” was acclaimed for having the first openly lesbian character played by an openly gay woman….
Earning a college degree has positive consequences for your children.
It’s no secret that earning a college degree makes you more employable. It’s estimated that college graduates with a bachelor’s degree earn at least $17,000 more than people with a high sch…