Celebrating Physical Fitness Month and Longer Lives
© US Department of Health and Human Services blog May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, an annual celebration dedicated to emphasizing the importance of physical fitness and health […]
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The Colored Past of the Kentucky Derby
© Sadie_Girl The Kentucky Derby is a time-honored American tradition dating back to 1875. Often considered “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports,” the Derby draws a diverse viewership and […]
On Display
As the school year winds down and people take advantage of vacation time and holidays, there are some new cultural activities relating to Arthur Ashe that might be of interest […]
Celebrating National Teacher Day 2016
Image courtesy of PR Newswire May 3rd marks the celebration of National Teacher Day, an annual holiday recognizing the contribution of teachers and their important role in shaping the future […]
April 27, 1994: Change comes to South Africa
Frederik de Klerk & Nelson Mandela at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting Davos 1992. © World Economic Forum Twenty-two years ago today, South Africa and the world were forever changed […]
Considering Obama’s Legacy: The Washington Post Virtual Museum
The legacy of Arthur Ashe extends beyond his tennis accomplishments to encompass his work advocating for health issues, education, and human rights. However, his success in overcoming the color barrier […]
Celebrating Earth Day 2016
Today, we celebrate Earth Day, an annual celebration of our planet in recognition of all that it gives us. This year marks the 46th anniversary of this holiday, and the […]
Celebrating This Year’s Pulitzer Prize Winners
Image courtesy of Pulitzer.org The winners of the 2016 Pulitzer Prizes were announced yesterday in celebration of the most captivating, moving, and thoughtful works in journalism, literature, drama, and music […]
The Effects of New Discrimination Laws in Mississippi and North Carolina
A couple of weeks ago, disappointing news arose out of Mississippi and North Carolina: the two states had passed targeted anti-LGBTQ legislations that to deny civil rights and protections to […]
Volunteer Heroes
In keeping with the spirit of National Volunteer Week in the United States, and National Volunteer Month throughout the world, we’re highlighting a few hardworking men and women who have […]