July 18 honors Mandela’s legacy of justice, unity, and service to humanity. Each year on July 18, the world pauses to honor one of the most inspiring figures of the 20th century: Nelson Mandela. He was a tireless freedom fighter, unifier, and global symbol of peace. Known for leading the struggle against South Africa’s apartheid […]
Celebrating Horses’ Enduring Impact on Humanity This July 11 Every July 11, the world takes a moment to honor one of humanity’s oldest and most faithful companions: the horse. Declared by the United Nations as World Horse Day, this special occasion is more than a celebration of beauty and grace. It’s a tribute to the […]
This enterprise provides solutions to refugees and individuals forced to leave their homes due to conflict, violence, or other crises. Through language, NaTakallam is breaking barriers, building connections, and creating lasting change. Here’s how. © The Good Times
Most people, at least in the United States, have heard of Betsy Ross, the woman credited with making the first American flag, but who was Araminta Ross? Araminta Ross was a person of immense stature in a small body. Only about 5 feet tall (1.53 m), enslaved and illiterate, she dedicated her long life to […]
The YWCA’s mission statement is the following: “YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.” This grandmother of an organization – in 1855, the first YWCA was founded in London while the first chapter was formed in 1858 in the US – represents 2 million women, girls and their families […]
