At the age of four Molly’s world changed forever when she learned that she would eventually go blind. Less than a year later she decided to empower herself by public speaking to raise awareness about blindness.
Dr. Maulana Karenga, professor and chairman of Black Studies at California State University, Long Beach, created Kwanzaa in 1966.
The eight-day Festival of Lights marks an event dating to the second century B.C.E.
Founded by the United Nations to promote respect for various religions, languages, ethnicities, and cultures.
The month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people.
National Disability Employment Awareness Month advocates for people with disabilities, and their inclusion in the workforce.
This month honors the culture and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans.
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.
Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most important festivals for Hindus and it marks the birth of Lord Ganesha, Lord Shiva’s son.
Women’s Equality Day commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, granting the right to vote to women.
“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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