Global Learning Through Film
Global learning through film builds empathy and exposes viewers to experiences and places they are unable to visit. Watch these 10 favorites
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Mawlid in Africa
Mawlid al-Nabi (Arabic: مَولِد النَّبِي), also called Mawlid, is a festive observance of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) by some Muslims. It is a cultural expression, and not a religious obligation or global practice. Due to Islam using a lunar calendar, Mawlid will occur this year on October 29th, 2020. This post will …
20 Easter Foods Around the World
Easter is coming! On April 21st, people around the world will be celebrating with various traditions. From the Easter Bilby of Australia to Mexican cascerones, each culture has its own unique way to celebrate. However, one commonality is that we all celebrate with food. In Sweden, they eat a Smorgasbord, in the United States, a …
Looking Back at Women-Led Movements Around the World in 2018
Women’s History Month is a great time to look back at powerful women-led movements and protests that shook the world in the past year for some inspiration. Let’s celebrate the successful and global movements with female leadership. Also, let’s learn from these practical methods of reaching goals and remind everyone that girls DO run the world. …
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Nelson Mandela’s Names and Legacy
The man we knew as Nelson Mandela, president of South Africa from 1994-1999, was called by many names with different meanings. Only one of the names were given to him at birth, and others were given to him along the way. Some of the names we don’t know why he was given them, but …