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Kwanzaa History
Dr. Maulana Karenga, professor and chairman of Black Studies at California State University, Long Beach, created Kwanzaa in 1966.
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December 22, 2022
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8 Things You Should Know About Hanukkah
The eight-day Festival of Lights marks an event dating to the second century B.C.E.
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December 12, 2022
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International Day for Tolerance
Founded by the United Nations to promote respect for various religions, languages, ethnicities, and cultures.
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November 14, 2022
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National Native American, American Indian, and Alaskan Native Heritage Month (NNAHM)
The month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people.
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November 1, 2022
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National Disability Employment Awareness Month
National Disability Employment Awareness Month advocates for people with disabilities, and their inclusion in the workforce.
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October 3, 2022
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September 21, 2022
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National Hispanic Heritage Month
This month honors the culture and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans.
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September 14, 2022
Inspiring Stories
To overcome challenges, stop comparing yourself to others by Dean Furness
When you stop comparing yourself to others, you can accomplish great things, says wheelchair athlete Dean Furness. He shares how, after losing the use of his legs in an accident, he discovered a powerful new mindset focused on redefining his “personal average” and getting better little by little.
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September 5, 2022
RISE-ing Up
RISE-ing Up: LeAnn Meyer
Meet LeAnn Meyer, Training Manager – Back of House for Orange Lake Resort.
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August 30, 2022
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Ganesh Chaturthi Festival
Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most important festivals for Hindus and it marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, Lord Shiva’s son.
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August 29, 2022
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Women’s Equality Day
Women’s Equality Day commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, granting the right to vote to women.
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August 22, 2022
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How autism freed me to be myself by Rosie King
“People are so afraid of variety that they try to fit everything into a tiny little box with a specific label,” says 16-year-old Rosie King, who is bold, brash and autistic. She wants to know: Why is everyone so worried about being normal? It’s a soaring testament to the potential of human diversity.
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August 11, 2022
