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Our history comes alive with stories
by Valora Starr

2.23.2024
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Growing up, I loved celebrating a special holiday in February. That’s right, I could hardly wait for what was then

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Has Martin Luther King JR.’s dream faded in 2024?
by Valora Starr

1.12.2024
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by Valora Starr Today is Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s actual birthday and the federal holiday. Some are excited about

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I am Rachel.
by Valora Starr

4.13.2023
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April 10th was the 100th day of 2023. It was also the 10th day of the month and the 15th

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During Women’s History Month, tell your story
by Valora Starr

3.20.2023
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I started my Women’s History Month celebration with an outing of a group of women and their granddaughters. The first

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Yara Shadidi–Legacy
by Valora Starr

2.26.2023
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LIVING HERSTORY: CELEBRATING BOLD AFRICAN-DESCENT WOMEN Join us as we celebrate Black History Month on our blog this February. We’ll

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