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We watched a few World War II movies over the last days. This is something very unusual for me because I deplore violence in all forms and have never been able to view anything pertaining to war. The Impact of World War II in Our Family My father and five of my uncles were in…
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Why is it that most of us fail to keep their New Year resolutions? We are so overbooked, overworked and overwhelmed, our resolutions just become another “wish” list for a new life of happiness and peace that continues to elude us. Before setting your goals for the new year, it is important to take a snapshot…
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Today marks the beginning of Ramadan, the holiest of months for our Muslim sisters and brothers. This is a time of worship and spiritual wellness. Whether your Muslim, Christian, Buddhist, or atheist, there is a lot you can learn from this religious holiday. From Ramadan fasting to prayers, it’s time for us all to take a…
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The murder of Marielle Franco, a Brazilian city councilor, was a shock not just to Brazil, but the entire world. People everywhere are expressing their sorrow and anger. Demonstrators have marched in the streets of Brazil’s largest cities and #MariellePresente (“Marielle Is Here”) has trended on social media. “The end of the Military Police!” –…
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After the Parkland shooting this past Valentine’s Day, the survivors of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School let it be known that they had had enough. Teens from the high school organized the March for Our Lives movement that’s gained the attention and financial backing of Oprah, George and Amal Clooney, and other people all around…
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It’s International Women’s Day, a time in which both men and women assess and push for women’s rights and equality. Festivals, talks, marches, and other events will be held all over the world for #womensday. Last year, International Women’s Day was part of an important reckoning. From the Women’s March on Washington to the #MeToo…
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Spring rouses a sense of joy and excitement in us all. Each of us celebrates the new season in different ways. For the Hindu community, this means gathering around bonfires and tossing colored powder and water during Holi Festival, also known as the festival of colors. Holi signifies the victory of good over evil as…
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Known for her progressive views on childbirth, Mary Francis Hill Coley was an influential midwife in American history. Coley, known as Miss Mary, was an African American woman with almost no formal education, but she successfully helped deliver more than 3,000 babies over 30 years. This Black History Month, let’s honor the great achievements of…
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As adults, it’s our job to protect children, but when it comes to gun violence we have failed. The Sandy Hook, Pulse, and Las Vegas shootings should have never happened in the first place, but even these horrific events couldn’t spur enough action to implement real and lasting change. The next generation is no longer…
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Chinese New Year is a time to honor ancestors, enjoy delicious food, and prepare for a new beginning. Also known as Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, the Chinese New Year is based on a lunar calendar that has a 12-year cycle. Each year is represented by a special animal: the 12 Chinese zodiacs. The…
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