Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Heritage Month has been taking place in the United States every May since 1992. The month celebrates the rich culture, traditions, and history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders within the United States. Many Asians have been migrating across the globe since the early 19th century, to areas like Europe, North America, South Africa,…

Skiddleedoowop! Ratata tata badum chaa The vibrant echoes of music ricochets off walls blocks away. The locals smile, feeling the energy in the air and thriving on the steady beat. Colorful hues gather on the horizon in a mix of parasols, handkerchiefs, and fine costumes. Laughter bubbles across the crowd as bodies dance and two step across the pavement, moving…

Black History Month: Celebrating our Roots Courage. It lies deep within my veins. Pulsing, throbbing, pushing through to the surface. Bubbling with power unbeknownst to me, power emanating from my ancestors. An ancestry that cannot be traced due to a long history of rape, abuse, and theft. The history of slavery, when Africans were ripped from their tribes and displaced…