Monthly Archives: May 2011

Ha! Ha! Ha! “Niggras!” “Trillions of dollars of reparations!” “Sarah Palin” the “female Ronald Reagan”. I have not laughed so hard in so long. Are you a racist, Grady Warren? Yeah! Thanks for the comic relief. Keep ‘em comin’. Keep … Continue reading →

So-called Aryan Nations racists will have to face the hard facts that America was never a “White Man’s Country”. Especially since for over 15,000 years, it belonged to the Native Americans before anyone came here. ************************************************************************* Census Data Puts to … Continue reading →

  INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY Quick Facts The International Day for Biological Diversity is an occasion to increase the global understanding and awareness of issues and challenges around biodiversity. Local names Name Language International Day for Biological Diversity English … Continue reading →

  WORLD DAY FOR CULTURAL DIVERSITY FOR DIALOGUE AND DEVELOPMENT Quick Facts The World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, held on May 21, is an occasion for people to deepen their understanding of cultural diversity. Local names … Continue reading →

  WORLD INFORMATION SOCIETY DAY Quick Facts World Information Society Day is celebrated each year to raise awareness of how information and communication can be beneficial for societies and economies. Local names Name Language World Information Society Day English Día … Continue reading →

  INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FAMILIES Quick Facts The International Day of Families is an occasion to celebrate the importance of families to people, societies and cultures around the world. Local names Name Language International Day of Families English Día Internacional … Continue reading →

  The Price of Blood, 1868, by Thomas Satterwhite Noble (1835 – 1907). Oil on canvas, 39-1/4″ x 49-1/2″.

The Civil War oftens conjures up images of fighting men of various races, hailing from various states, enlisted in various units. But, often forgotten is the very important role that Black American women had in the American Civil War, as … Continue reading →

If you missed the outstanding PBS presentation of “Freedom Riders” which aired last night, Monday, May 16, here is your chance to view it. Click on the link here to view this wonderful program of a much forgotten part of … Continue reading →

There is Black History Month. There is Cinco de Mayo Day. There is St. Patrick’s Day. But, did you know that Asian-Pacific heritage is celebrated in the month of May? From May 1ST to May 31st is Asian-Pacific American Heritage … Continue reading →