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BEING GRATEFUL AND THANKFUL

On November 11, 2022, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” was released in theaters and generated approximately $205 million domestically and $176 million internationally in one weekend. “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” was the sequel to the movie “Black Panther ” that was released in 2018. By the second week of its release, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever ”, was on track to top the billion dollar …

“LEST WE FORGET”

Election Day is one of the most important days in American History because it provides an opportunity for citizens to exercise their Democratic right to vote. Election day has been occurring in the United States (U.S.) since the late 1800s and November was chosen as the month for  when Election Day occurs, largely out of cultural farming conveniences (https://www.history.com/news/why-is-election-day-a-tuesday-in-november).  Another …

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND RENEWING YOUR MIND

Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, which debuted on Netflix in September of 2022, became one of the most popular watched Netflix original series, and it also ranked in the top 10 on the Nielsen Streaming Ratings for the highest viewership since Nielsen began tracking streaming activities.  However, despite the show’s popularity, it became re-traumatizing for some …

BEING THE BOSS….

The month of October is known for many festivals, national holidays, important events, and important days which include: Halloween, Oktoberfest,Yom Kippur, Breast Cancer Awareness, Domestic Violence Awareness, and National Boss’s Day. Boss Day or Boss’s Day is generally observed on or around October 16th in the United States and dates back to the 1950s. It …

HOMELESSNESS IN AMERICA AND BEYOND

Throughout the years, the United States (U.S.) has been affectionately called “The Land of Opportunity”. It is a country that many feel offers opportunities for personal growth and financial success if you are ambitious and work hard. Condoleezza Rice, who was the first female African-American secretary of state and the first woman to serve as …

ADJUSTING TO CHANGE

“You can please some of the people all of the time, you can please all of the people some of the time, but you can’t please all of the people all of the time”….English Poet John Lydgate The World’s human population is an estimated 7.8 billion and spans nearly 200 countries worldwide. This means our …

CIVIL RIGHTS, CIVIL LIBERTIES, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

For decades the fight for civil liberties, civil rights, and social justice have been a mission for many individuals and groups around the world. This fight has resulted in many deaths as well as many victories. In the United States, some of the most important civil liberties and civil rights are guaranteed by the “United …