By Carlineissa Jean Francois New Year’s celebration, it is a time where loved ones welcome the new year with open arms. They wash away all the adversities they faced in the previous year, make a new promise to better themselves, or even tell themselves what their wish for the year is. It is a holiday…
By Sophia Garcia In elementary school, children are taught a very watered down version of the history of Thanksgiving. The Pilgrims arrive in the United States, become friends with the indigenous people, and celebrate together with a feast. The history behind the colonization of the U.S. is a very different reality, with not nearly as…
By Robyn Forbes When Americans celebrate something, or someone, we are showing the world just how important that thing is to us. We are saying it is deserving of our time, our attention, our laud. Usually, we’re celebrating something good: an anniversary of freedom, a day of kindness, the accomplishments of a selfless activist. We…
By Nathalie Del Valle “I realized that when you look at your mother, you are looking at the purest love you will ever know.” -Mitch Albom. Mothers go above and beyond for their children and the definition of a mother varies as blood isn’t the only thing that creates a connection between parent and child….
By Rozany Guzman Mother’s Day can be seen as one of the nation’s most widely celebrated holidays. It’s a day full of love, kisses, handmade gifts, and spa days. However, mothers deserve so much more than what money can buy. With all the time they dedicate to their children and families, it would seem nothing…