Tag: Freedom

Commemorating, Celebrating, and Learning from Juneteenth

“The historical legacy of Juneteenth shows the value of never giving up hope in uncertain times.” – National Museum of African American History and Culture Juneteenth commemorates and celebrates the ending of slavery in the United States. It originated in Galveston, Texas on June 19,1865 with the following announcement: “The people of Texas are informed that …

I Remember and “I Have a Dream” Today

Never, never be afraid to do what’s right, especially if the well-being of a person or animal is at stake. Society’s punishments are small compared to the wounds we inflict on our soul when we look the other way. – Martin Luther King, Jr. I hope you’ll take a moment to watch the “I Have …

On NBC’s Parent Toolkit – “Second Chances – Teaching Children about Forgiveness”

    In this busy holiday season, tensions and conflicts can arise easily. And old wounds can resurface as we encounter family and friends we may not see regularly. This is an ideal time to think about how you are encouraging forgiveness with your family members. Read the following and gain some simple ideas. Put …