The Turning Point in WWII In 1944, D-Day occurred when the United States joined World War II, following the Allied invasion of Normandy in northern France. At that time, France was under the control of Nazi forces during the war. Interestingly, the invasion was initially set for June 5th, but was postponed to June 6th due to unfavorable weather conditions. More than 150,000 young soldiers … Continue reading 81st Anniversary of D-Day
The Morality of Animal Sales When I was a kid, my hyperfixation was on having an exotic pet. I had forgotten about my exotic animal fascination until recently. After seeing a video of someone owning a fennec fox online, I began to research how I could possibly get my own, the legality of it, and the prices on the market. While researching, I stumbled upon … Continue reading Animal Abuse for Profit
February’s hidden holidays and unique ways to celebrate Happy Valentine’s Day! Or should I say, Women in Sports Day? Or Random Acts of Kindness Day? February is filled with lesser-known, somewhat quirky holidays you probably had no clue existed. They are often overlooked because they don’t seem important, but when you consider the intention behind them—that someone thought these moments were special enough to celebrate—you … Continue reading Beyond Valentine’s Day
The Lesser Known Story of Claudette Colvin The whole world knows about Rosa Parks and her bold, heroic act of refusing to give up her seat to a white person on a segregated bus in 1955. She is still honored and glorified for this act all these years later, as she should be. But what if I told you that Rosa Parks wasn’t the first … Continue reading The First Refuser
Why We Celebrate Each February Black History Month is an important month for all Americans to celebrate and remember. Celebrated every February in the United States, Canada, and the UK, the month honors the achievements, struggles, and contributions of Black people throughout history. It’s a special reminder each year of the major impacts the Black community has had all over the world. Black people’s achievements … Continue reading The Importance of Black History Month
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