It’s Women’s History Month

Women’s History Month is celebrated each March and is an opportunity to recognize women’s varied, and often under-recognized, accomplishments throughout history. Types of celebrations this month include television specials, political speeches,  learning activities in classrooms, and social media posts. There is a myth that suggests Women’s History Month’s occurs in March because of a strike held by New York […]

March is Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month, which is designated as a time to learn and reflect on the often-overlooked contributions of women to United States history.  The timeline of women’s history milestones stretches back to the founding of the United States, including Abigail Adams, Harriet Tubman, Susan B. Anthony, Laura Smith Haviland, Eleanor Roosevelt, Rosa Parks and Sally […]

Why You Should Get a COVID-19 Vaccine

A COVID-19 vaccine is a safe and effective way to prevent you from getting COVID-19 and is an important tool to help stop the pandemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), getting a COVID-19 vaccine has many benefits, including: Wearing masks and social distancing help reduce your chance of getting the virus or spreading […]

February is Black History Month

Every February, the United States celebrates the achievements and history of African Americans as part of Black History Month. In 1915, in response to the lack of information on the accomplishments of Black people available to the public, historian Carter G. Woodson co-founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. The organization […]