“Statue Man” Commits to Silent Protest at World Cup
World Cup stories of the teams, players, and fans alike illustrate how much more there is to this competition than football (or soccer), especially…
Early Juneteenth Celebration Sprouted at Emancipation Park
In 1872, two pastors, a blacksmith, and a carpenter-turned-politician purchased 10 acres of land with the sole purpose of celebrating Juneteenth. This represented an…
Mixed Feelings On Juneteenth
From a T-shirt to a TV Ceremony I didn’t know much about Juneteenth until a few years ago when my dad wore a…
Dr. Rosalyn Terborg- Penn
#BlackWomensHistory Month While March was a celebration of Women’s History Month, the month of April is recognized as Black Women’s History Month. We often…
Wellness Wednesday: D.A.R.E. to Heal – Practical Steps to Deal with Collective Grief and Racial Trauma
Many of us know the month of May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, but some of us may not know that the month…
Three Ways to Begin the New Year
Celebrating the beginning of a new year is an old tradition. It was important even in biblical times. While their year began on a different day than ours, how they celebrated a new year is interesting, and can even show us how we can get our year off to a great start.
Hazards on Memory Lane
Most people who know me know my love of historical things. I enjoy flipping through magazines filled with images of old-timey stone cottages,…