According to the Juneteenth website: "Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free." What is truly shocking, and something I only learned about a few years ago, is that there are actually more slaves today than in the height of the slave … [Read more...]
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June 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
When I log on and see a new Google Doodle I can rarely resist clicking to find out what is the story behind the graphic. And so it was today--the 79th anniversary of the drive-in movie. Imagine that! June 6, 1933: Hitler was on the rise, In cities across the U.S. and Europe,people were waiting their turn on breadlines for perhaps their only meal that day, And, according to Wikipedia, (can there then be any doubt?), "The first drive-in theater, created by Richard Hollingshead, … [Read more...]
Religious Diversity
May 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Part of the broad picture of cultural diversity is religion: the right to practice one's faith as one sees fit. Two beautiful videos on this theme: … [Read more...]
U.N.Day of Cultural Diversity
May 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Differences in culture are often capitalized to breed distrust. But the underlying common values we each share bring us together. Sharing my favorite video about crossing the cultural divide to find love among peoples of different cultures, despite political rhetoric. … [Read more...]
Mothers’ Day Message
May 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
John Travolta's Mothers' Day Message to Kelly Preston. So beautiful it just had to be shared. … [Read more...]
Diagnostic & Statistical Manual: Psychiatry’s Deadliest Scam
May 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
There was excellent coverage this week on the problem with the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual and the proposed revision, known as DSM V, following a protest at the APA convention in Philadelphia. As described by the Philly Post: This weekend, there’s going to be an Occupy day of protest and rallies in Philadelphia—but not by Occupy Philly. On Saturday, activists will come from all over the country for Occupy the APA, a peaceful day of action to protest the new edition of … [Read more...]
In Honor of Cinco de Mayo
May 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
To me, Cinco de Mayo has always represented the right to live free. So I thought I'd post a video that expresses that concept far better than I could blog about it. … [Read more...]
May Day!
May 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
According to Wikipedia, May Day was a traditional summer holiday in many pre-Christian European pagan cultures. While February 1 was the first day of Spring, May 1 was the first day of summer; hence, the summer solstice on June 25 (now June 21) was Midsummer. In the Roman Catholic tradition, May is observed as Mary's month, and in these circles May Day is usually a celebration of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Happy May Day! Summer is finally here again! … [Read more...]
On Earth Day–In Memory of Lawrence Anthony
April 23, 2012 By 1 Comment
Lawrence Anthony, who passed away a month ago, was an icon in the environmentalist movement. He was also in the forefront of the movement to create a humane South Africa and helped to bridge the transition after Apartheid. For this work, he was awarded the International Association of Scientologists Freedom Medal. One of his legacies is the Earth Organization, a non-profit, non-partisan, issue-oriented organization comprised of members from all walks of life, cultures, races and … [Read more...]
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