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June 29th, 2010
Written by Rita Cook in Cultural Uniqueness with 0 Comments
It’s the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States and in fact, the Juneteenth celebration dates back to 1865. It was on June 19, that Major General Gordan Granger and his Union soldiers landed at Galveston, TX, with news that the war had ended and that those who were enslaved were free. In addition, even though the Emancipation Proclamation became official...
May 5th, 2010
Written by Katherine L. Nussberger in Cultural Uniqueness with 0 Comments
Cinco de Mayo begins on May 5, and often lasts for an entire week. Families of Mexican heritage gather with friends to participate in the parades, festivals, music, dancing, and of course, the food, and drinks that represent the Mexican culture and customs that are unique to Mexico.
This is a great time to really enjoy the food and festivities, but also a time to become more knowledgeable and...
April 13th, 2010
Written by Zain Deane in Cultural Uniqueness with 0 Comments
As a young Lebanese woman growing up in Australia, Aheda Zanetti faced a perplexing challenge. Like many Muslim women raised in the West, Zanetti, torn between adhering to Islamic clothing norms of conservative dress, and keeping up with prevailing western fashions had to find a middle ground. Neither a burqa (a traditional Islamic garment that cloaks a woman from head to toe, nor a bikini would...
March 17th, 2010
Written by Janice S. Ellis Ph.D. in Education, the Great Equalizer with 0 Comments
Lamenting the dysfunctional state of many of our nation’s public schools has been a perennial refrain for decades. However, to fix what is wrong will require courageous decisions implemented by communities across the country, despite strong resistance.
Fortunately, some public schools are producing students who demonstrate high academic achievement, and can compete not only with peers here in...
February 25th, 2010
Written by Randi McCreary in Cultural Uniqueness with 0 Comments
Imagine a young child working on his first painting, grinning from ear to ear, wrapped in an oversized smock while facing a blank canvas that he has yet to explore. Intrigued by royal blues and warming yellows, he has no more knowledge of how they will fit together on his page than how to hold the brush. Do we point out to the boy that some colors might blend better than others? Should we tell...
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