Category Archives: American History

LABOR DAY 2022!

I would like to wish everyone who celebrates the American Labor Day Movements a very happy Labor Day 2022. This day that is celebrated on the 5th of September, is also known as the long-weekend that marks the informal end of summer. In the United States of America, Labor Day recognizes the Labor Movements andContinue reading “LABOR DAY 2022!”

VJ DAY 2022!

I would like to wish everyone that celebrates the completion and end of World War II a very happy VJ Day 2022. VJ Day is known as the Victory Over Japan Day where Japan officially surrendered in World War II on August 15th 1945. The United States of America officially marks the surrender ceremony onContinue reading “VJ DAY 2022!”

CURIOUS NATURE.

Entrenched in the World of Islamic Pirates, Catholicism, Spanish explorers and conquistadors, I was reflecting upon the sugar, ginger, jewels, gold, silver mines, that were found in Hispaniola, Cuba and New Spain (Gibson, 2014, p. 70). I wondered has everything been discovered? What if there was still so much to find and discover in theContinue reading “CURIOUS NATURE.”

SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH.

One of the features for the calendar month of September 2022 is Suicide Prevention Month, to create and raise awareness for the importance of Suicide Prevention. Preventions are possible and can save lives. Important resources often simply begin with 1 person who is willing to listen and validate what one is feeling. This can beContinue reading “SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH.”

REMEMBERING PRINCESS DIANA.

I would like to take the time to join you to remember Princess Diana. August 31st 2022 marks the passing of Princess Diana at the young age of 36. Diana Frances Spencer was a member of the British Royal Family and is the mother of Prince William and Prince Harry. I have fond memories ofContinue reading “REMEMBERING PRINCESS DIANA.”

FLORIDA STATE II!

Please join me as I welcome the color version of our pencil sketch Florida State, that I have entitled as Florida State II for organizing the versions of the sketch, that was completed on August 29th 2022. I have appreciated creating this sketch, with the inclusion of the colors of the USA flag, connecting StateContinue reading “FLORIDA STATE II!”

HAPPY BIRTHDAY UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS RESERVE!

I would like to wish the United States Marine Corps Reserve (USMCR) a very happy 106th birthday, that is celebrated on August 29th 2022. The USMCR was established in 1916 and receives the same training as the U.S. Marines (USMC), to provide critical services to the USMC for active missions of all-kinds during peacetime, warContinue reading “HAPPY BIRTHDAY UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS RESERVE!”

DEMOCRATIC SPACES?

I took the time to reflect upon democracy and democratic spaces. While it is important to preserve democracy, I wondered do we ever discuss or what should be constituted as a democratic space, where democratic discussions take place? For instance – the students who come together in a classroom, the individuals are from various backgrounds,Continue reading “DEMOCRATIC SPACES?”

REFLECTIONS | EDUCATION INITIATIVES AND OPPORTUNITIES!

I took the time to reflect upon my previous thoughts pertaining to the Student Debt Relief Plan / Program announcement. I continue to affirm that the decision will help student populations, as well as for the preparations of post-pandemic / COVID-19 relief measures. The top-down announcement also conveys a message from the President, to protectContinue reading “REFLECTIONS | EDUCATION INITIATIVES AND OPPORTUNITIES!”