There are always two sides to a story. Unfortunately, when it comes to the history of Thanksgiving, generations of Americans have been taught a one-sided history in their homes and schools.
The dominant cultural and historical story has been told from the perspective of the European colonialists who landed near Plymouth Rock in Massachusetts in 1620. In this version of the Thanksgiving story, the holiday commemorates the peaceful, friendly meeting of English settlers and the Wampanoag tribe for three days of feasting and Thanksgiving in 1621. (source: NativeHope.org)
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Grammy-winning R&B and soul singer D’Angelo has passed away from pancreatic cancer. The “Brown Sugar” singer-songwriter died Tuesday morning in New York City, according to sources connected to his family and former manager, Kedar Massenberg. His death marks the loss of one of the most influential and gifted artists of the neo-soul era — a musician whose artistry reshaped the sound of contemporary R&B.
Born Michael Eugene Archer in Richmond, Virginia, D’Angelo rose to fame in the mid-1990s with his critically acclaimed debut album Brown Sugar (1995). Blending smooth vocals, live instrumentation, and deeply rooted soul influences, the album produced hits......
Indigenous Peoples’ Day, observed on the second Monday of October, is a day dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the history, culture, and resilience of Indigenous communities who have lived across the Americas for thousands of years long before European explorers arrived. The holiday serves as a time to honor the rich traditions, languages, and knowledge systems of Indigenous peoples, as well as their ongoing contributions to society, art, environmental stewardship, and governance.
The origins of Indigenous Peoples’ Day trace back to the 1970s, when Native American activists and their allies began calling for a shift away from celebrating Christopher Columbus, whose......
How did Mother's Day start?
According to the Library of Congress and other sources, Anna Jarvis is credited with the campaign that led to a nationally-celebrated Mother’s Day. Jarvis's mother was known for organizing women's groups to promote health and friendship.
In the wake of her mother's death in 1905, Jarvis wanted to set aside a day to honor the sacrifices of mothers for their children. In May 1908, she organized the first official Mother’s Day celebration at a Methodist church in Grafton, West Virginia, according to history.com. Since then, the church has been dubbed "The International Mother's Day Shrine."
As the annual......
As America marks Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a national holiday celebrating the life and legacy of the great civil rights leader, it’s fitting to reflect on the origins of Stevie Wonder’s iconic “Happy Birthday” song. Often called "the Black Happy Birthday song," it was written and first performed by Wonder as a heartfelt tribute to Dr. King.
Stevie Wonder’s connection to Dr. King began as a young boy when he learned of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. At 15, he was thrilled to meet Dr. King, and like so many, he was devastated by King’s assassination in 1968. Wonder attended King’s funeral and soon became a passionate advocate for honoring King’s......
