When I was growing up, the second Monday in October was called Columbus Day because allegedly this guy comes in and “discovers” a continent where people were… Read more “It’s Indigenous People’s Day!”
Category: Holidays
Sunday March 14 is Daylight Saving Time
Every spring, Daylight Saving time always seems to sneak up on us. I feel like it’s two weeks in a row of saying “I can’t believe it’s… Read more “Sunday March 14 is Daylight Saving Time”
It’s Lunar New Year!
Lunar New Year follows a lunisolar calendar. A lunar year lasts approximately 354 days, as opposed to a solar year which is the 365 days most of… Read more “It’s Lunar New Year!”
Black History Month
This country was built, quite literally, by Black people. There’s a lot of horrific history that’s been whitewashed to make the people doing the oppressing feel better… Read more “Black History Month”
Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr
Martin Luther King, Jr was one of the most notable and recognizable names in the Civil Rights Movement. The work he did laid the ground that the… Read more “Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr”
Kwanzaa: December 26 – January 1
Kwanzaa is a celebration of life that runs from December 26 to January 1. It’s important to note that it is NOT “African Christmas”. Dr. Maulana Karenga… Read more “Kwanzaa: December 26 – January 1”
Insert Christmas Post Here
As I sit to write this, it’s Christmas Eve. A lot has happened this year, and at the same time, it feels like nothing has happened this… Read more “Insert Christmas Post Here”
December Solstice – December 21
Happy Winter Solstice! I feel pretty safe speaking for most people when I express that I’m definitely getting tired of the super short days. If you love… Read more “December Solstice – December 21”
Happy Chanukah 2020
2020 has been hard on all of us, but I want to take a brief moment to extend love and felicitations to all of my Jewish friends,… Read more “Happy Chanukah 2020”