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Each June, around the world people dress in bright colors, hold parades, carry rainbow flags, and celebrate. You may have heard this referred to as Pride Month. But what is Pride Month, and why are … Read more

How do you find your way from place to place? You might use landmarks. For example, you might know that you can get to your friend’s house by walking three blocks from a park and … Read more

The first Jewish settlers arrived in North America in 1654. They came to escape persecution from the Spanish and Portuguese in Europe. In the centuries that followed, many more Jews would be forced to leave … Read more

Stereotypes in the media. Vandalism against mosques. Being called “terrorists.” These are just some of the ways Arab Americans experience prejudice in the United States. April is Arab American Heritage month. Let’s look how we … Read more

Susan La Flesche Picotte was born in Nebraska in 1865 and grew up on the Omaha Reservation. At that time, the United States government was forcing Native Americans to live on reservations and to adopt … Read more

Harriet Tubman was born in 1822; so, this year, many around the world will honor her on the 200th anniversary of her birth. On March 12 and 13, there will be a special weekend where … Read more

February is Black History Month. Let’s learn more about the history of Historically Black Colleges and Universities and their importance.  The history of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) stretches back prior to the start … Read more

The Winter Olympics start February 4 in Beijing, China. With the Covid pandemic still making many people sick, China is being very careful to keep the Olympics safe. Officials in China are trying hard to … Read more