Humidifiers and diffusers both have positive effects on your home, but their specific benefits are distinct and important to understand. Which do you need for your home? That depends on what benefits you want from the air in your home. It’s time to clear up the humidifier versus diffuser confusion. Explore the differences between these two categories ofContinue reading “Humidifiers vs. Diffusers: What’s the Difference?”
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Should I Buy A House When Inflation Is Rising?
During periods of rising inflation, the price of everything from groceries to gas increases. Housing prices are no different: They, too, tend to rise during periods of higher inflation. Does buying a house ever make sense during periods of rising inflation? That depends. If you don’t buy when housing prices start to rise, they might only getContinue reading “Should I Buy A House When Inflation Is Rising?”
What Are the Top 5 Environmental Concerns of 2023?
As the years go by, environmental issues keep climbing our global list of priorities, dwarfing all other concerns. And each year, new problems and worries emerge. As a result, we’re constantly having to triage, to decide which environmental crisis takes precedence over which other environmental crisis. So, where do we stand as we move towardsContinue reading “What Are the Top 5 Environmental Concerns of 2023?”
5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Skip Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is an essential part of many treatment plans, especially for athletes of all ages and skill levels. When an injury occurs, the physical therapist evaluates and treats the patient to assist in recovery and help the patient return to their prior level of function. Many people who are prescribed physical therapy feel aContinue reading “5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Skip Physical Therapy”
What Small Pets Are Good For Depression? [A Complete Guide]
Animal companionship eases loneliness, stress, and depression. However, high-maintenance pets could require more time and effort than you’re able to devote. This can leave you wondering which small pets are best for depression. The best small pets for people with depression are gerbils, rats, dwarf rabbits, and some lizards. These animals offer a similar emotionalContinue reading “What Small Pets Are Good For Depression? [A Complete Guide]”
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ROY WILKINS
Roy Wilkins spent more than four decades at NAACP and held the top job at the civil rights organization for 22 years, beginning in 1955. A YOUNG JOURNALIST Born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1901, Wilkins grew up with his aunt and uncle in St. Paul, Minnesota. While attending the University of Minnesota, he workedContinue reading “ROY WILKINS”
ROSA PARKS
Rosa Parks occupies an iconic status in the civil rights movement after she refused to vacate a seat on a bus in favor of a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama. In 1955, Parks rejected a bus driver’s order to leave a row of four seats in the “colored” section once the white section had filledContinue reading “ROSA PARKS”
CARTER G. WOODSON
Carter G. Woodson was a scholar whose dedication to celebrating the historic contributions of Black people led to the establishment of Black History Month, marked every February since 1976. Woodson fervently believed that Black people should be proud of their heritage and all Americans should understand the largely overlooked achievements of Black Americans. EARLY YEARSContinue reading “CARTER G. WOODSON”
David Driskell
American artist David C. Driskell (1931 – 2020) was a legendary African American artist and art historian. As an artist, scholar, and curator, he made substantial contributions to these fields that have changed the way we think about American art. His paintings and collages unite a strong modernist impulse with his personal vision and memory.Continue reading “David Driskell”