Pride Month is incredibly important. However, it is especially important in Washington, D.C., where it’s known for having a strong and prominent LGBTQ+ community. As of 2021, there are over 200,000 LGBTQ+ people living in D.C. However, these people didn’t show up out of nowhere. The LGBTQ+ community has a long history in D.C., with […]
The thirteenth of this month marked the first time that a large-scale Juneteenth celebration was held at the White House. Following President Joe Biden’s signing Juneteenth into law as a federal holiday two years ago, this year’s holiday was celebrated on the White House’s South Lawn with song, dance, and sentimental speech. The celebration featured
Juneteenth marks the day when Black Texans celebrated the emancipation of slavery. The celebration has spread throughout the country, and every year, there are events such as festivals, concerts, and parades to celebrate the liberation of Black Americans. In 2021, President Biden–inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020–commemorated Juneteenth as a federal holiday.
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As the warmth of summer envelopes the land and the days stretch luxuriously, we find ourselves on the cusp of an extraordinary celestial event that has held humanity in awe since time immemorial—the summer solstice. This captivating phenomenon, occurring annually around June 21st in the Northern Hemisphere, marks the pinnacle of the sun’s journey, when
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Every third Sunday in June, Americans make a special effort to show their respect, appreciation, and admiration for their fathers. The preceding weeks see ties, barbecue grills, bottles of whiskey, golf clubs, and other fatherly items fly out of stores so that their eventual recipients might feel a little extra love on the coming Father’s
Financial literacy is important for many reasons. This includes being prepared for emergencies, managing debt, and creating wealth. Did you know that 36% of Americans are not financially literate? The following is a quick summary of the main components of Financial Literacy: knowing how to earn, spend, borrow, save, and protect your money. Earning &
In the past, people who were romantically involved with the same sex were either kicked out of public places or even locked up because it was illegal. Even if they had a sick partner, they could not advocate for them when in need of medical attention. June is Pride Month, which is intended to honor
Breaking Stigma, Embracing Resilience, and Thriving In a world that often expects men to be stoic and unyielding, prioritizing mental health becomes an act of strength and self-care. Men face unique challenges when it comes to addressing their emotional well-being, but it’s time to shatter the barriers and empower men to take charge of their
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Have you ever stopped to think about the incredible journey of cannabis? This plant has been around for centuries, used for medicinal and recreational purposes across the globe. However, it has also been the subject of controversy, and its legality has been questioned for just as long. In recent years, a growing movement has emerged
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The content of this article is satirical and represents a work of fiction, or Fake News. The characters within are fictitious. Two-time Academy Award-winning actor Markell Richmond was the subject of a Los Angeles Police Department wellness check on Sunday after a weekslong string of erratic and uncharacteristic behavior. Fans of Richmond’s began noticing that he
