Tag: culture
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Native American Heritage Month, 2025. Name the US States derived from Native- American Words
—Did you know that more than half of all U.S. states are derived from Native American words or were named after Native American tribes? This is not a story of the past. It’s a living heartbeat that still echoes across America. Native American Heritage Month, 2025 Did you know that more than half of all…
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Educational—Self-reflection …How do you stay encouraged?
Educational—Self-reflection …How do you stay encouraged? “…We are living in times that will demand courage. When people ask me how do I draw hope, how do I stay encouraged, how do I continue to show up? “The answer is that I look back. I look back and I look at how my existence here today…
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“There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest.” – Elie Wiesel
“There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest.” – Elie Wiesel Elie Wiesel (1928-2016) was a human rights activist and author. His most famous book, Night, is a memoir of surviving a concentration camp. “There may be times when we…
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Hispanic Heritage Month,
September 15-October 15, 2024 THIS YEAR’S THEME “Celebrating Culture, History, Identity, and Representation” The Latino culture is extremely diverse, with no singular Latino experience. The identities of Latinas and Latinos are filled with many layers, shaped by factors such as geography, heritage, race, and gender. Latinas and Latinos have spent centuries expressing and preserving these…
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“Cultural Education”Mexican Independence Day September 16
“Have you ever wondered why the streets of Mexico erupt in a sea of red, white, and green every September 16th? Or why the night air fills with jubilant cries of “¡Viva México!”? It’s not Cinco de Mayo as many might assume, but something far more significant – Mexican Independence Day. This fiesta-filled celebration marks…
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African-American History Month..2024 Theme——“African Americans and the Arts”
“For those interested in the study of identity and ideology, an exploration of ASALH’s Black History themes is itself instructive. Over the years, the themes reflect changes in how people of African descent in the United States have viewed themselves, the influence of social movements on racial ideologies, and the aspirations of the black community.”…
AntiRacist.Conversations (Uncover the Facts). Celebrate.Educate.Cultivate 