Happy Black History Month!

American historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson (1875-1950) made sure that African Americans would be taught about their own heritage, as well as the achievements and contributions of their ancestors. Woodson chose February for Negro History Week in 1926 because it contained the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, two men who made prominent contributions to the liberation of African Americans. On the 50th anniversary of Negro History Week, the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH) named February Black History Month!

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The Results of Groundhog Day Are In!

This Groundhog Day, the famous Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow when he emerged from his burrow, meaning we are gearing up for another six weeks of winter!

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Celebrating Love on Valentine's Day

No matter your relationship status, whether you're celebrating with your Valentine, your family or friends, don't forget to do something loving for yourself, too! You deserve it!

Happy Presidents' Day

Presidents' Day was originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington and was moved to the third Monday of the month the as part of 1971’s Uniform Monday Holiday Act, an attempt to create more three-day weekends for the nation’s workers.

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