Jackie Robinson: The Man Who Changed Major League Baseball
Early Years On January 31, 1919, Jackie Robinson was born in Cairo, Georgia. He was raised by his mother, had
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Author: Carolyn Mills
National Haiku Day
Today is National Haiku Day, celebrating the Japanese style of writing poetry with 17 syllables broken into three lines of
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Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead?
“And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins. Then they which are
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The Red Cross
Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross after the American Civil War on May 21, 1881. She modeled it after
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Theodore Seuss Geisel: The Man Behind the Cat in the Hat
Theodore Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, was born on March 2, 1904, in Springfield, Massachusetts. When he was
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5q14.3 Deletion Syndrome
February 28th was Rare Diseases Day. According to the Rare Disease site, to be considered a rare disease, the illness
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Why I Love Learning Languages
I started learning American Sign Language when I was in fourth grade after I read The Miracle Worker by William
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Singleness Awareness Day
Every year on February 14 couples across the globe celebrate Valentine’s Day. It is a romantic holiday with special dinners,
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Song Background: “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”
“My lips will shout for joy when I sing praise to you-I whom you have delivered.” – Psalm 71:23 Henry
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Rosh Hashanah: Happy New Year from the Jews
At sundown last night, the Jewish people started celebrating their New Year: Rosh Hashanah. They are beginning the year 5783,
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History of the Deaf
“Do not curse the deaf or put a stumbling block in front of the blind, but fear your God. I
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“God Save the Queen”
On September 8, 2022, the world mourned with Great Britain at the passing of Queen Elizabeth, who was 96 years
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Book Review: Empty Shoes by the Door
On December 23, 2011, Jenson Merriam ended his life. Ten years later, Empty Shoes by the Door is his mother’s,
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The Value of Teachers
“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” – William Arthur Ward
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A Tribute to Dame Olivia Newton-John
“My cancer scare changed my life. I’m grateful for every new, healthy day I have. It has helped me prioritize
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