Jewish American Heritage Month Highlights Historic Achievements
Jewish-American Heritage Month is a relatively new heritage month, first proclaimed by President George W. Bush in 2006. But despite the newness of the month-long celebration, there’s no denying the […]
Haitian Heritage Month: A Crucial Time to Recognize Haitian Contributions to American Culture
Haitian Heritage Month is one of the newest cultural heritage months recognized in the United States. It was first celebrated in Boston in 1998 when local access channel Tele Kreyol […]
Women’s History Month: A Time to Look Back and Face the Future
Women’s History Month first started in 1982 as Women’s History Week and was designated as an official month-long celebration in 1987. The month was created to not only recognize prominent […]
Irish-American Heritage Month Honors Prominent Figures in News, Sports, & Business
Irish-American Heritage Month was first celebrated in March of 1991. Its placement on the annual calendar coincides with St. Patrick’s Day, a national holiday that, despite the drunken revelry surrounding […]
Black History Month: A Celebration of Past and Present Contributions
Each year during Black History Month, our favorite news programs and our newsfeeds shift focus to highlight the achievements of prominent African Americans throughout history. However, these clips and posts […]
H&M Advertising Gaffe Exposes Need for Diversity Behind the Scenes
H&M is a purveyor of fast fashion, a Swedish retail behemoth that’s one of the few companies to survive the “retailpocalypse”. Its discount fashions are a hit with millennials because […]
Oprah Winfrey’s Golden Globes Speech: A Call for Unity and Healing in America
For over three decades, Oprah Winfrey has captivated us with her radiant smile, boundless energy, insightful commentary, and undeniable influence. Her Midas touch has turned books, home décor, and weight […]
Native American Heritage Month: Acknowledging the Past and the Present
Native American Heritage Month first started as American Indian Day in 1915. This limited celebration continued for decades until President George H.W. Bush signed a proclamation for Native American Heritage […]
Historic Emmy Wins Offer Glimpse at More Diverse Hollywood
For the last few years, Hollywood has been taken to task for its lack of diversity. Perhaps the most stinging critique came via the popular Twitter hashtag #OscarsSoWhite. But if […]
National Italian American Heritage Month: Paying Tribute to One of America’s Most Influential Groups
National Italian American Heritage Month is designated each year with a presidential executive order. Festivities kick off during Columbus Day. Italian Americans are America’s fifth largest ethnic group, and more […]
