We honor Helen Keller and her contribution to society on Helen Keller Day
On June 27, 1880, Helen Adams Keller entered the world in Tuscambia, Alabama. And each year on June 27th we honor her with remembering her contribution with Helen Keller Day.
Her fam…
Reminder to never forget the Holocaust
The United States is home to more than 40 museums and memorials dedicated to remembering the Holocaust. Some critics wonder why New York City or Los Angeles should be home to a memorial of this tragedy, but America is home to …
Earlier this month, the BBC reported that researchers in the United States were growing human organs inside of pigs. A pig embryo is gene edited. For example, the DNA of the embryo that would let it grow a pancreas is deleted. Then, human stem cells are injected in…
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Pew Research Center estimates that by 2050, the United States will be 47 percent Caucasian, 13 percent African-American, 29 percent Hispanic and 9 percent Asian. Schools, especially preschools, will become more diverse even more quickly, because the birth rates of …
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Understanding Rape Culture
Practically everyone has been abuzz with the news that came out of California this week. A Stanford University athlete who was convicted of rape received a six-month sentence for his crimes. The internet lit up, so to speak, with outrage …
Elder Abuse can be prevented by staying socially engaged with our aging family and friends. Spot the signs.
Most people are aware that child abuse and domestic violence are huge problems in today’s society. Another growing problem is that of elder abuse. The elde…
There is a gender gap in the attendance of religious services. Women’s attendance is on the decline.
In May, the Vatican made a splash in the news when the Pope agreed to explore the idea of ordaining women as deacons in the church. A few days after the annou…
Ramadan Kareem: Arabic Lanterns are hung to celebrate the Muslim holy month
When most people thing of Ramadan, the first thing that comes to mind is fasting. While it’s true that Muslims abstain from food and drink during this spiritual month, there’s much more…
African-American Music Month is celebrated in June
When you think of Nashville, Elvis, Dolly Parton, and country music come to mind. There’s no denying that Nashville is a mecca of music history, but you may not realize that one important influence to every genre…
Atheism and secularism market research question
We’ve reported that about 23 percent of the population claims no religious affiliation. Many of these individuals are millennials, who are more likely to identify as atheist or agnostic than their older counterparts…