Category: United States
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Grandma and Grandpa’s Garden
Lucy loved visiting her grandma and grandpa. They lived in a small country house with a large and beautiful garden. Grandma and Grandpa loved being together in the garden more than anywhere else and could almost always be found there, busy digging, weeding, pruning, and planting. They also loved when their granddaughter Lucy visited, as…
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NYC & Co. Encourages New Yorkers and Visitors to Support Women-Owned and Operated Businesses in March and Beyond
In celebration of Women’s History Month, NYC & Co., the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of NYC, is encouraging New Yorkers and visitors to support women-owned and operated businesses, including hotels, restaurants, and shops, and to explore numerous cultural offerings and sites of historical significance throughout the…
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The Lovings Paved the Way for Interracial Marriages
Mildred and Richard Loving fought all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court to legalize interracial marriages, paving the way for millions of unions.
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How to Boost Immunity
Did you know that the first symptoms of low immunity are hair loss and brittle nails? The immune system works in our body as a tool; it is a set of elements (organs, tissues, and cells) responsible for fighting diseases, viruses, infections, bacteria, microbes, and others. It is normal for one person to get sick…
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Women Lead the Fight for Human Rights, Democracy, and Justice
“Courageous women standing up for their rights inspire a better world,” said U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Blinken and First Lady Jill Biden hosted the 15th annual International Women of Courage Award in a virtual ceremony on March 8. The ceremony honored a group of brave women, nominated by U.S. embassies around the world,…
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Biden Ends Discriminatory Immigration Bans
Calling them “just plain wrong,” President Biden, on January 20, ended restrictions on visa issuance for individuals from many Muslim and African countries. Under Biden’s new proclamation ending discriminatory bans, Executive Order 13780, from March 6, 2017, and proclamations 9645, 9723, and 9983 have been revoked and are no longer in effect. Under the revoked…
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International Partners Strengthen NASA’s Mission on Mars
When NASA’s Perseverance rover searches for signs of ancient life on Mars, it uses technology from partner nations across Europe. The 2,260-pound (1,025-kilogram) rover is equipped with imaging equipment and sensors from France, Italy, Spain, and Norway. “It’s an exploration mission, with elements contributed by our European partners to seek evidence of the possibility of…
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When COVID-19 Knocks at the Door and You Are Far Away
It has been a year since the pandemic began. We have gone through lockdowns, quarantines, and an endless fear of contracting a deadly virus. It was only today that it truly hit home. Now I can truly understand the gravity and the transformative experience this represents for the world and for my own life. It’s…
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The New Profile of Brazilian Immigrants in the USA
According to data from the Itamaraty in 2017, approximately 1 million Brazilians reside in the United States. Of these, about 250,000 are from Minas Gerais, making the state responsible for no less than 25% of the immigrants leaving Brazil to start a new life in America. There are several factors that help explain this historic…
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National Museum of African American Music
The history of black music in America spans four centuries, and now there is a museum that honors this legacy. The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM), inaugurated on January 30 in Nashville, Tennessee, describes itself as “the only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the many musical genres created, influenced, and inspired by…