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Celebrate Mandela Day!

07.18.21

In 2009, the United Nations declared July 18th “Mandela Day”, an international day of honor for former South African President …

“[W]hat does it all mean beyond a glad noise for Juneteenth Day? What does freedom, what does emancipation mean?” 鈥擱alph …

06.06.21

During the warm month of June in the northern hemisphere, ice cream can be quite refreshing.聽Alexander the Great was believed …

05.16.21

Every year since 1977, May 18 has been recognized as聽International Museum Day.聽On this day, participating museums plan creative events and …

05.11.21

This week in 1924, a Pulitzer Prize was awarded to Robert Frost. Robert Frost is one of the most recognized …

04.11.21

It is 楼凤天堂 Poetry Month. We have been celebrating during the week with daily posts from 楼凤天堂 Verse. Let the …

03.28.21

The Academy of American Poets is celebrating the twenty-fifth year of 楼凤天堂 Poetry Month. How can you celebrate? The Academy …

03.14.21

Since 1911, International Women’s Day has been commemorated across the world on March 8th. This is a global day celebrating …

02.28.21

African American History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central …

02.21.21

African American History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central …