by “Those who have no record of what their forebears have accomplished lose the inspiration which comes from the teaching of biography and history.” – Carter G. Woodson FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH I can remember sitting in American history class eager to learn and always wondering why Black history was marginalized to only one […]
MLK Day of Service
by Did you know that the US Congress passed the “King Holiday and Service Act” in 1994? The federal holiday for Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday was signed and observed in the 1980s. Later, the Corporation for National and Community Service led the effort to designate the day as a national day of service, a […]
10 Fun Facts About Wopânâak (Wampanoag) Nation
by November is Native American Heritage Month. I think it was picked to let us all think about how the Native Americans helped the Pilgrims survive. As a result I thought we should look at the Wopânâak or the Wampanoag – the Native Americans who befriended the Pilgrims. Here are ten fun facts about Wopânâak (Wampanoag) […]
Jingle Dress Dancing – A Beautiful Native American Tradition
by If you have ever been to a pow-wow or seen an exhibition of Native American culture, you have probably admired the dancers and their beautiful regalia (traditional clothing). Although each tribe has its own unique dances, traditional clothing, and other special practices, there are some women’s dance traditions that are seen widely across the […]
Costa Rican Recipe Roundup
by Costa Rican cuisine is diverse, mouthwatering, and unlike anything you’ve ever tasted! The base is white rice and black beans. How these are prepared, varies by region and province (there are seven provinces in Costa Rica). I’ve often read that the “Holy Trinity” of food from Costa Rica consists of garlic, cilantro, and onion. […]